Feedback Has a Budget
I have a coaching confession. There have been plenty of moments when I gave an athlete five pieces of feedback, watched them perform the next rep, and then wondered why …
Coach the Change, Not Just the Drill
Coaches love routines right up until the routine stops working. Then we become amateur meteorologists, air traffic controllers, and hostage negotiators all at once. A bus is late. A gym …
Consistency Is Not Sameness
Coaches love consistency. We want consistent effort, consistent communication, consistent standards, consistent routines, and, if the universe is feeling generous, consistent officiating. Consistency is usually a good thing. The problem …
Your Drill Has a Hidden Tax
I love a good practice plan. There is something deeply satisfying about looking at a sheet of paper with neat time blocks, drill names, goals, and arrows. It gives the …
The Space Between the Whistle and the Instruction
There is a tiny moment in almost every practice that coaches tend to fill immediately. We blow the whistle, stop the drill, and start talking. Sometimes we are halfway through …
The Hidden Struggles of Neurodivergent Athletes
As coaches, we pride ourselves on being able to read our athletes. We see when they’re tired, when they’re frustrated, when they need encouragement, and when they need a good …