The Art of Teaching vs. Telling
The Art of Teaching vs. Telling: Why Youth Coaches Must Be Educators As a mental performance coach and member of a national coaching education cadre, I’ve witnessed a curious phenomenon: …
When a Smile Isn’t Defiance
When a Smile Isn’t Defiance: Understanding Neurodivergent Coping Mechanisms in Sport There’s this moment I see happen all the time in youth sports. A coach gives a correction—maybe it’s about …
Rethinking the ‘One-Size-Fits-All’
Rethinking the ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Practice Plan for Neurodivergent Athletes Coaching neurodivergent athletes is one of the most rewarding—and humbling—experiences a coach can have. It challenges you to expand your toolkit, rethink …
“Yeah, but…”
One of the challenges I face personally as I work my way through this doctoral program is the sheer amount of information to sort through and the need to hoard …
Ask Dan – ADHD Athletes
Sorry for the delayed response. I am knee-deep in coaching, teaching, and working on my doctorate. It is a bit crazy. TLDR = Neurodivergent/ADHD athletes have unique needs, and the …
Neurodivergent Players: Collaboration Between Coaches and Parents
In the realm of sports, players with neurodivergent conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or dyslexia, possess unique strengths and challenges that can impact …
Coaching Players with ADHD
Coaching players with ADHD can be challenging, as the disorder can make it difficult for individuals to stay focused and perform well in sports. However, there are effective coaching strategies …
Coaching Neurodivergent Athletes
Coaches play a crucial role in the development and success of athletes. However, they face various challenges when it comes to coaching neurodivergent athletes. Neurodivergent athletes may have different needs …
End of the Season
As an athlete, one of the most challenging things to deal with is the end of the season. After months of hard work, training, and competition, the final whistle blows, …
Re-thinking Timeouts
Timeouts are one of the most common tools used by coaches to provide guidance and feedback to their teams. Research suggests that the timing and content of a timeout can …