There are many practice habits young athletes must develop as they progress from youth sports to high school to college sports. Unquestionably, practice habits are the foundation for progress. Furthermore, practicing athletic skills is the undisputed #1 priority for coaches. However, I would argue that while practicing athletic skills is important, it’s also putting the […]
Coaching is a progressive process that requires patience. Typically, coaching interventions take weeks, if not months to impact a team’s performance. However, in the case of their team’s temporary behaviors that are situational reactions, coaches can influence performance in real time. These temporary behaviors are a product of a team’s mood state. Research suggests there […]
To maximize the potential of an athlete, coaches must learn to nurture the athlete’s nature. In other words, coach’s must know their athlete’s strengths and use that information to tap into what innately makes them tick. Applying this “nurture nature” thinking is imperative for maximizing the potential of an athlete. Particularly when it comes to […]