I would argue that coachability is the #1 lesson a young athlete must learn before they get to high school. Coachability is the ability to listen, learn, and execute coaching suggestions. Furthermore, to teach a young athlete coachability three things are required: Consistent mentoring from a great coach. (Please read: Great Coaches Go Beyond Teaching Only […]
It may appear harmless when an athlete is spending time playing video games to kill time before a competition. The athlete is not exerting any physical effort and it appears that they are relaxing. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Just because the body is relaxing does not mean the brain is relaxing. […]
When a young athlete goes on an abnormally long losing streak parental intervention is necessary. A parent must not sit idly by and let their child continue with the same routines and think losing will turn to winning over time. Losing streaks may not last forever, but that doesn’t mean that winning is what will […]