Transitioning athletes into team managers

At the conclusion of tryouts, coaches have to determine who makes the team and who doesn’t. And those who don’t might want to be team managers.

Here are some things coaches should consider when inviting cut players to transition into team managers.

Quality of Movement: Strength coaches placing more emphasis on mobility

There is a shift happening in the professional and amateur sports worlds — a shift that focuses less on how much a player can lift, and more so on the quality of movement in the exercises taking place.

‘Compete-Learn-Honor’ enhances mental, emotional training

Every coach needs to establish their own coaching philosophy. I developed mine for our junior varsity tennis team years ago, but the feedback I’ve received is that it’s applicable for all sports.

My philosophy is simple: Compete-Learn-Honor.

Projecting authority as a new coach

A young coach just beginning their career is no different than an inexperienced teacher. Both go through similar learning curves, adjustments and obstacles as they start in their new positions. One of these concerns is projecting authority and leadership.

Coach & Athletic Director’s top stories of 2019

As we turn the calendar to the new year, the Coach & Athletic Director team wanted to take a look back at 2019’s most popular articles.