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12 Coaching Points to Build the Player-Coach Relationship
June 2, 2023
Be careful about the use of humor. It’s been said that there is truth in comedy, and too much humor and sarcasm can hurt a relationship. The way we motivate our players is as important to what we do as our technical and strategic knowledge of football. There are many motivational concepts, philosophies and even […]
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Hockey Dryland Training Drills
June 2, 2023
Things don’t happen in predetermined ways out on the ice, so they shouldn’t happen in predetermined ways during your training. Hockey itself is both an art and a science in terms of what it takes to prepare the athletes for a game. Dryland training is no different. Coaches need to select exercises that are going to […]
You Were Made for This Moment
June 2, 2023
Realize and embrace that your role is way more important than teaching technique or winning races and meets. We are nearing the end  of March Madness, basketball’s version of swimming championships. This led to an interesting conversation about if a coach is that critical in the performance of athletes in all sports. Being a sports […]
High Jump Technique and Training
June 2, 2023
The athlete should have two measurements for their approach, one parallel to the pit (between 8′-14′ depending on speed) from the inside standard and another directly back on the apron from that point. In the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, sprints and jumps were on stage. United States sprint dominance was as evidenced by world records […]
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The Two Musts of Off-Season Hockey Training
June 2, 2023
Aerobic conditioning, anaerobic conditioning, strength, power, speed, mobility, structural balance, agility — among any other factor you can think of. #1: Periodization Periodization is the intelligent organization of your training phases so that you can guarantee everything you’re doing in the gym is logically and progressively transforming you into a better hockey player. The science behind […]
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Introductory and Beginning Divers
June 2, 2023
Coaches promote such a response and attitude by making sure introductory divers experience fun, find success, interact positively with other divers, receive positive reinforcement, and practice in an inviting and nurturing environment. LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTORY DIVER The introductory diver is someone brand new to the sport. These divers are most likely very young children who have had […]
Tackling the Problem of Tackling in Youth Football: What Do Parents Think?
June 2, 2023
So, given that most parents are supportive of age restrictions, should those youth football set up age restrictions for tackling? Nowadays, one cannot watch a contact sport like tackle football and not think about the risk of concussions, and if you are a parent of a child or preteen, let alone a high school student […]
Take the Back Leg Suitcase on the Trip
June 2, 2023
Leaving the leg behind also tends to put the pitcher into a forward-leaning position, which not only hurts speed and accuracy but can also put stress on the pitcher’s back. Last night, as I often do, I was doing a pitching lesson. The pitcher in question was also doing what many pitcher do – reaching […]
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Throwing Accuracy Drills
June 2, 2023
Throwing and catching are the two most basic skills in baseball. We firmly believe that at most levels up through high school you can watch two teams warm up before a game and determine which one will win. The team that plays catch better, in most cases, will be victorious. To get most outs in […]
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How to Win
June 2, 2023
Age group swimming is easy to love when things are going well. Coaches and parents love witnessing age groupers improve. If kids are continually dropping time, you feel like you must be doing something right. You probably are. Watch out, though, because the validation you feel from your kids getting faster is a trap. Growth […]
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