Behind every prepared athlete is a dedicated coach. Coaches are not merely tacticians but key players in preparing athletes for success through pre- and post-competition routines. This extends far beyond teaching technique and tactics; it involves understanding and nurturing each athlete’s unique needs. Below I explore this role coaches play, focusing on the pre- and […]
There is too much unspoken communication between athletes and coaches. Too much goes unsaid, and too often what goes unsaid leads to miscommunication. The reason for this is that coaches tend to keep development plans for the team in their head. The coach executes their practice plan, and they expect for their team to get […]
Every athlete is different; therefore, every athlete needs a unique set of mental skills to optimize their performance. However, there are 10 basic mental skills that separate the best from the rest that are universal. How well an athlete incorporates these 10 mental skills into their training routine without mental lapses during the process of […]