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Embracing your inner salesperson
Coaching is a complicated gig — much more complicated than it seems on the surface. We get to wear lots of different hats. We manage budgets, we motivate, we fundraise, we’re PR people, we’re administrators. In my mind, though, our biggest job ...
HOF pitcher John Smoltz: Specialization hurts baseball
Another key figure in professional sports is speaking out against sport specialization. [caption id="attachment_16177" align="alignright" width="260"] Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz speaks during his induction into the Hall of Fame. | P...
The four stages of achieving perfect team chemistry
While chemistry class is not required for most coaches, it's typically one of the most important subjects to comprehend. One of the best ways to build team chemistry is to have a clear understanding of the typical stages of team development. M...
Retaining successful coaches
How athletic directors can encourage their best team leaders to stick around There are many building blocks used to create a successful athletic program. But each program is different, so not all blocks look and feel the same. If there is one...
Study: Athletes don’t see initiation rituals as hazing
Team initiation activities are often recognized publicly as bullying or hazing, but most athletes don't see it that way, researchers say. According to a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, researchers reviewed PubMed, Google Scholar, ...
Michigan prep sports participation increases for first time in five years
From the MHSAA Despite another slight decline in enrollment at Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) member high schools for the 2015-16 school year, participation in sports rose for the first time since 2010-11 as a total of 284,227 p...
Lead ‘em Up teaches leadership, character to athletes
Sports programs today are designed to create the complete athlete, from strength training to skill development and nutrition. But very few focus on character. That’s a void Adam Bradley wants to fill. Last August he began by launching Lead ‘em...
Poll: Coaches split on running as punishment for athletes
In May, Coach & Athletic Director asked readers whether they believe that running — suicides, laps, etc. — is an effective form of punishment for athletes. Here are the results of the poll along with some comments from coaches. • I feel...
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