There are many characteristics of a great coach. Great coaches are great motivators, developers of talent, and leaders among many other things. However, if I had to sum up great coaching into its fundamental principles that serve as the foundation for all the other characteristics it would be these three things: 1) Great Coaches Teach […]
Overtraining is the most common form of burnout in sports. Luckily, unlike other forms of burnout, overtraining burnout is temporary. Once a coach or athlete identifies it, changes to an athlete’s routine can quickly help them recover and get back to normal. Just like it sounds, overtraining is when an athlete trains too much without […]
Losing is extremely motivating for some athletes. The moment after they lose these athletes are already making plans to work harder and work smarter to do whatever it takes to never lose that way again. On the other hand, some athletes sulk after losing. These athletes allow losses to stagnate them for several days, if […]