Chill or Charged: Why Coaching Vibes Matter
Lets talk coaching vibes. There’s a coach I used to know; we’ll call him “The Roar.” You could hear him three courts over, even if you were in a broom …
Team Bonding or Team Draining?
It was tournament weekend number 347 (or at least it felt that way), and someone near the hotel breakfast bar, sipping mediocre tea from a paper cup, asked the question …
Turning Losses Into Wins
We’ve all been there. The team you’re cheering for seems to be stuck in a never-ending losing streak, and your athlete is feeling it. It’s tough when you see your …
From Nod to Action: Strategies for ADHD Athletes
If you have a daughter who loves volleyball but struggles to follow instructions, you’re not alone. Many parents of ADHD athletes understand this challenge. Your child may look at you …
Letting Go: When It’s Time to Walk Away
As coaches, we’re used to pushing athletes to overcome adversity, build resilience, and work through the tough times. But there are moments when the most important thing we can do …
Injured Athlete: Injured, But Not Out
Injuries are a part of sports. We all know that. It’s like the unwelcome guest who shows up uninvited, knocks you off your game, and leaves you sitting on the …
Turning the Mid-Season Funk Into Opportunity
We’ve all been there. You hit that point in the season where the energy starts to dip, the excitement from the first few weeks feels like it was ages ago, …
Navigating Tough Conversations: A Guide for Neurodivergent Athletes
When you’re a young athlete, navigating your way through tough conversations with your coach can feel like you’re entering a battlefield, armed with only your words. The pressure to perform, …
The Road Back…To Me.
I don’t usually post much of my doctoral work. Most of it stays tucked away in papers, discussion threads, or quiet reflections between deadlines. But now and then, something comes …
Players, Not Positions.
“Your athletes are not positions; they are players.” This simple statement posted in an online group really struck me, as it encapsulates a powerful truth that applies across all sports. …