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Preventing burnout amid the pressure of winning
Lou Holtz, the legendary former college football coach, once said, “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” He suggested it is one’s attitude toward work, rather than the sheer volume of the labor involved. Ho...
Practical strategies for student-athlete leadership development
One of the many challenging aspects that take place at small colleges across the country is the development of student-athlete leadership. Where I work at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), we typically have our student-athletes for two years a...
Florida signs ‘Teddy Bridgewater Act’ into law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed the “Teddy Bridgewater Act” into law, meaning that high school coaches in the state now can use their own money to help players with expenses such as transportation, food and physical therapy services. ...
NFHS debuts free mental health course
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has launched a new online course for high school students that provides education and resources on mental health and wellness. [caption id="attachment_28213" align="alignleft" width=...
In-game video replay is changing sideline coaching
Competitive football programs across the country have been hearing about in-game video replay technology for several seasons now. The pitch is straightforward: See the play faster, adjust sooner, win more. But there is a difference between a compe...
NFHS launches course on sports betting risks
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has added a new online education course to its catalogue. [caption id="attachment_28213" align="alignright" width="257"] Logo courtesy of NFHS[/caption] This month, the associatio...
USTA Coaching, WeCoach partner to support tennis coaches
WeCoach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to recruiting and retaining women in coaching, has partnered with the U.S. Tennis Association’s USTA Coaching platform to launch a new program called “Serving All: Aspiring Coaches powered by WeCoach....
Postgame coaching strategy: What to say after every game outcome
While what you say to your team before a game is important to motivate, focus and inspire players, what you say after a game also plays a key role in your team’s future success. I’ve seen some coaches do an excellent job of refocusing and motiva...
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