To have that opportunity to look across the field and see my brother out there competing with me, it’s the highlight of my career. No doubt. So a lot of people think my brother and I look alike. I’ll be honest, I don’t see it. Like, I get it, of course … but, nah, I […]

At the end of the day, the slide boards are a great tool when used properly, but they should be seen as a catch-all replacement for all of your other speed and conditioning methods. The slide board is a tool that was originally designed to be used by speedskaters but is now being used by […]

If words of affirmation are their love language, then be frequent with your encouragement, avoiding fluffy flattery and focusing on words that are sincere and heartfelt. Do you understand how, and why it matters that, your young athlete receives love and encouragement during their youth sport experience? In 2007, Dr. Gary Chapman wrote a book called The […]

Playing with proper technique will not only give your team success, it will help keep your players safe from major injuries. The key to a successful football season starts with your youth football practice plans. Head coaches should have a plan for every practice. Basic Practice Philosophy Implement what you as a coach believe in. […]

A proper tennis serve stance is when your feet are positioned so that the front foot is pointing towards the right net post (for right-handers) and the back foot is parallel to the baseline. A tennis serve is a weapon only when the technique is correct. When the serve technique is not correct, then the […]

It is extremely beneficial to show players video clips so the teaching can come full circle. This will allow them to fully grasp what the skill is, why it is beneficial and how it can be applied in practice or a game situation. What would happen if you were given an extra 1 to 5 seconds […]

For most, it’s because they love playing. So I think our first priority is regardless of pathway, it’s got to stay fun When I looked at other parenting coaches, everyone all kind of had that perfect family picture, and look at me, I’m a parenting coach and my life’s sorted. And I just couldn’t with […]

If you are willing to pay the price each and every day then in the long run, you will pass the many who are just looking for a microwave process. Stay the course and pay the rent every day. Too often I see players that have an unrealistic view on how a true development process […]

Studies have shown that the #1 reason players quit youth sports is that it isn’t fun anymore By now I’m sure many of you have seen this video that went viral after last weekend (January 2019 for those reading this much later). It’s UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi scoring a perfect 10 on her floor routine during […]

Focus on proper form and technique. It’s an easy way to get some quality pitching reps in even if you have no one to catch for you. One of my personal favorite pitching drills to do inside is pitching with socks. I learned this from Bill Hillhouse. Find a mirror or any other reflective surface. A […]