Every coach has a unique spin on running their off-season program, but ultimately the goal is the same. They must find a way to sustain momentum. Momentum is the motion of moving. Unquestionably, it takes far more energy to create momentum than it does to sustain momentum. When an object is in motion, small nudges […]
It’s hard to stop an athlete from training when there is always another big event or camp opportunity around the corner. Young athletes with aspirations to compete on the next level tend to undervalue rest and overvalue year-around training. As a parent of one of these athletes, it’s your job to make sure there is […]
When an athlete lacks confidence, a coach must intervene. Lacking confidence is not a problem that solves itself. While there are many different interventions that may be necessary depending on the athlete’s situation, there is one lesson that must proceed everything else. First and foremost, coaches must teach athletes that confidence is a matter of […]