If you follow my coaching philosophy, you know I have a rather strong opinion about dealing with strengths and weaknesses. There are two rules of thumb I live by when it comes to deciding whether to build strengths or fix weaknesses. The first rule is to spend as little time, energy, and emotion in areas of […]
It’s no secret that I’m a huge advocate of youth sports. I believe youth sports is the best classroom for preparing young people to overcome the challenges they will eventually face in the real world. However, the fact is not every child is athletic or competitive. Does this mean these children will miss out if […]
I’ve had the pleasure of being coached by several very good coaches throughout my life. Reflecting back on what made these good coaches good, there is one indication in particular that I believe set them apart. Knowledge… Knowledge is a gigantic piece in the coaching puzzle. Obviously, how a coach transfers that knowledge to their […]