Logical Fallacies Series: Personal Incredulity
Personal Incredulity Fallacy is alive and well in youth sports. You see it every time a coach, parent, or club leader dismisses an idea with a shrug and a quick, …
Logical Fallacies Series: Begging the Question
The Fallacy Files: Begging the Question in Youth Sports Welcome back to our ongoing series on logical fallacies and how they sneak their way into youth sports. If you’re just …
Logical Fallacies Series: No True Scotsman
I was watching a game the other day, and it hit me…why do we hold onto certain standards so tightly, even if they’re arbitrary? I’m talking about the No True …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Psychological Safety for Neurodivergent Athletes
Psychological safety gets tossed around a lot in coaching circles these days, but let’s be honest—most of the time, it’s treated like an afterthought. Sure, every coach wants their athletes …
The Secret Sauce of Motivation
Motivation is a funny thing. Some athletes seem to have an endless supply of it, showing up early, staying late, and grinding even when no one’s watching. Others? Well, let’s …