Athletic Development – Defining the Field
Tactical Periodization – Is it really new?
What exactly is tactical periodization? Is it the newest buzzword or a new name for what great coaches have always done? Before you jump on the bandwagon and try to understand some of the poorly trans...
Difference Makers
Big things do matter, but the little things also matter. Pay attention to detail but never get caught up the minutiae and lose sight of the big picture Leadership matters. It must be strong and consis...
More on the Coaching Process
No algorithm, no formula – High degree of emotional intelligence & flexibility Grounded in pedagogy – A coach is a teacher first Driven by clearly defined core beliefs – Core beliefs are actions n...
Stop and Think
Before the day starts today take a minute and reflect. Why are you doing what you are doing when you are doing it and with whom are doing it? If you can’t sensibly and logically answer these questions...
Thinking about strength again
It seems that at least once every couple of months the question comes up as to how much strength is enough? I realize more and more that strength is totally contextual. Bosh defines strength training ...
The Glue
What is the glue that binds everything together in your program? Everyone does the same exercises, practices and trains in similar manners. What is your difference maker – the glue? You may not be abl...
The Little Engine That Could – I Think I can & I will!
Maybe this is subliminal programming from my childhood, but I grew up thinking I could. One of my favorite books as a child was the Little Engine That Could. When I had children, I read it to them at ...
Green Eggs and Ham
Green eggs and ham uses 50 different words and only one of those words has more than one syllable! Shouldn't we be able to do the same in movement? Imagine combining pulling, pushing, reaching, be...
Stop and Think
Before the day starts today take a minute and reflect. Why are you doing what you are doing when you are doing it and with whom are doing it? If you can’t sensibly and logically answer these questions...