coaching
Building a character development program
Watch virtually any sports news segment or browse your social media feed, and you’ll be sure to find a story about an athlete that has made a poor decision. Our society is enamored with all things negative when it comes to athletes, oftentimes c...
6 tips to keep your athletic facilities sanitary
Very few people actually enjoy cleaning their athletic facilities, but it’s one of the most essential responsibilities for schools to keep athletes and coaches free of diseases that could be lurking. Here are some suggestions to help everyone in...
The 7 signs of a struggling coach
I recently read an article about the seven characteristics of unhappy people. It made me think about my teaching and coaching, and the happy and unhappy coaches I compete against. I began to consider the seven signs of an unhappy coach, which tran...
Self-Discpline is Key
Jason Adkins, head soccer coach at Smithson Valley High School (Texas), talks about the value in having disciplined players who are accountable for their actions. ...
Guidelines for effective postgame talks
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. [caption id="attachment_26853" align="alignright" width="320"] Photo:...
10 strategies to help coaches and athletes defeat adversity
It’s frustrating for athletes when they’re running on fumes, feeling like they have nothing more to give and that no matter what they do there is nothing left to push past a seemingly insurmountable wall. They can feel hopelessness, discouragemen...
Drills, exercises to help athletes across multiple sports
For many sports, it’s now time to plan your offseason development program. Your goal is to design a program that directs you toward your fall goals. When designing your offseason performance program, for example, basketball players want to inclu...
Basketball: The 12 attributes of elite point guards
Great point guard play is easy to recognize but can be difficult to define. You could bring up the names John Stockton, Magic Johnson and Chris Paul, and everyone would agree they’re all great point guards. However, if you asked coaches what they w...