Rethinking Coaching Habits in Youth Sports
TL;DR: Youth sports coaching needs an update. We don’t have to throw the whole system out, but it’s time to rethink outdated habits. We need more empathy, adaptability, and real …
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. …
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 …
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, …