coaching
September 5, 2017
Larry Brown writes about Bill Self’s coaching strengths
Kansas coach Bill Self is among this year's inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Ahead of Friday's ceremony, coach Larry Brown wrote a thoughtful piece about what makes Self so effective. [caption id="attachment_10169" align...
September 1, 2017
Trick plays submitted by successful coaches
In late-game situations, where momentum is lacking and the scoreboard is working against you, a little trickery may be necessary. Do you remember Nebraska’s "Fumblerooski" in the 1984 Orange Bowl, and more recently, Michigan State University’s...
September 1, 2017
Motivation is the key to a solid foundation
Football coaches are responsible for a countless number of athletes — some manage a group of 60 or more. And if you want to guarantee your best team steps on the field in the fall, you have to spend time getting to know each one during the spring a...
August 31, 2017
Cubs manager Joe Maddon: Specialization is ‘obnoxious’
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon this week again voiced his displeasure with specialization, saying kids would gain more from having experience in a variety of sports. [caption id="attachment_24702" align="alignright" width="224"] Chicago Cubs mana...
August 31, 2017
Five tips to create a positive practice environment
As leaders, we must strive to create a positive environment that allows our players to thrive. I take a lot of pride in the fact that my players enjoy practice. That doesn’t mean practice is not difficult, but as coaches we can create an environmen...
August 25, 2017
‘You… and Your Program:’ Five valuable lessons for athletes
As coaches, we often fail to define what we actually mean with the terminology in our programs. I’m no different. During many years of coaching, I assumed players understood the meaning behind my words and phrases. For those who make the same mist...
August 24, 2017
Colorado coach placed on leave after videos appear to show cheerleaders forced into splits
Denver Public Schools (Colorado) placed five school officials on administrative leave Thursday while it investigates an incident in its cheerleading program. [caption id="attachment_24677" align="alignright" width="279"] Screenshot via KUSA-Channe...
August 24, 2017
Judges rule on-field prayer not protected by Constitution
A Washington state high school football coach who was suspended over his on-field prayer routine will not be reinstated by the school after an appellate court ruled against him. Joe Kennedy, an assistant football coach at Bremerton High School fro...
Many school emergency plans in operation today are put in place with the understanding that the school day is in session and that all school-certificated and classified staff are on site.
Installing a preseason emergency response plan
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All public and private schools have an emergency response plan that al...