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 […]
Exactly 9 months ago on this day I wrote about the differences between teachers and coaches. However, looking back on what I wrote I noticed one thing in particular that I failed to mention. I think the most important difference between teachers and coaches is their accountability to the outcome. If a student fails, teachers […]
Answering this question in the title provides an important insight into a young athlete’s mindset. When a young athlete is clearly overmatched in a competitive situation, their behavior speaks far louder than words. Unquestionably, all competitive athletes love winning and hate losing. However, the love / hate relationship with winning and losing is not equally […]