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. …
Behind the Whistle: The Real Lives of Coaches
Coaching youth sports is more than just a job. It’s a passion, a commitment, and, often, a sacrifice. But it’s not all glory, wins, and high-fives. Sometimes, it’s about managing …
Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk
One of the most powerful elements in any team sport is trust. Without it, even the most skilled athletes won’t perform at their peak. Trust in the coach, in each …
Small Steps, Big Moves
Change is inevitable. It’s a given. Whether it’s a sudden shift in your team dynamic, an unexpected challenge, or a transition in life that throws you off balance, change tends …
From Panic to Power: How to Lead Through Change
Change. It’s inevitable, right? Whether it’s a sudden shift in team dynamics, an unexpected injury, or a season’s worth of unpredictability, change is the one thing you can always count …
The IKEA Method to Coaching
As a coach, have you ever explained a skill to your athletes only to watch them fumble through it like they’re assembling an IKEA bookshelf without the instructions? (And let’s …