Athletic Development – Defining the Field
Periodization and the Systematic Sport Development Process – Part One
Periodization is simply planning. It is something that effective coaches have done forever. Planning gives direction and purpose to the training. It also provides a context to evaluate performance asi...
Who Lost The Compass?
Somewhere along the way someone lost the compass and is navigating with an outdated map. This was written twelve years ago, it is just as applicable today as it was then. “Nevertheless, the field of S...
What is Training?
Training is not about the hurt or pain; it is not about puking and being at the max in each workout. That is not training. Training is systematic, sequential and progressive; it incorporates hard work...
Moving to Learn & Learning to Move
If you want to learn about how to move spend fifteen or twenty minutes and watch kids play. I mean free non-directed play with no adult supervision or guidance. There are no limits, few inhibitions an...
Mr. Gravity – Super Athlete
Use Gravity – Don't abuse it Defy it – But you can’t deny it Enhance Gravity – Don’t chance it Resist Gravity – It will persist You can cheat Gravity, but it’s tough to bea...
Innovation & Change
Everyone likes to think of innovation and change as major things you have to do. Radical departures if you will. I think of change as a constant, if you are not continually changing and adapting then ...
Getting Better at Making Your Athletes Better
These are five books that every coach must read if you want to get better at making your athletes better. Ultimately how you you teach determines how effective you will be as a coach. I find it ...
Coaching – A Process
Coaching has been my life’s focus. I have had great role models and coaching mentors to guide me on this journey. I know it takes passion, commitment and focus, it also demands balance in your life if...
Workouts
Everybody wants workouts. Can you send me the workouts you do with your swimmers or a volleyball player is a common request I get. Why? Workouts are only good for the people they are designed for. Som...