Nailing Your Tryouts Preparation
Tryouts preparation is on your mind, and you’re feeling a mixture of excitement and nervousness. It’s the time of year when those “what if” questions start swirling in your head: …
Dear Athlete
Dear Athlete, Whether we’ve met or not, I want you to hear this clearly: I believe in you. I believe in you because you’re willing to put yourself out there. …
Logical Fallacies Series: The Gambler’s Fallacy
The Gambler’s Fallacy is on tap today. Welcome back to our series on logical fallacies! If you’ve missed any, don’t worry, there’s still plenty more to come, so stay tuned! …
Logical Fallacies Series: Slippery Slope
We’re back for another post in our series about logical fallacies, and this week is the Slippery Slope. If you’ve missed any, don’t worry, there’s still plenty more to come, …
Logical Fallacies Series: The Strawman
The Strawman Fallacy in Youth Sports: Don’t Misrepresent the Argument Welcome to my new blog series on logical fallacies! If you’ve ever been in a heated discussion in youth sports, …
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 …