Motivation
How in Shape Do I Need to be to Reach the Next Level?
Every athlete knows the pressure of competition. Competition to beat not only your opponent but for a spot on the team, in the starting lineup, or to be selected into [...]
5 Tips for Making the Most of Your Swim Training
Swimmers log a lot of time in the water swimming around the black line. Here is how to make the most of your swim training. As an age grouper I was...
Willie Weiss Transition From Relief To Starting Pitcher
Willie Weiss, his ability to adapt from his positive and negative experiences brought him to triumph.
5 Productive Strategies Parents Can Use to Develop Their Child’s Athleticism
As a former high school strength and conditioning coach, I’ve noticed that athletic development opportunities for kids have faded in recent years. On one hand, many schools are reducing or [...]
3 Ways Youth Basketball Players Waste Their Offseason
Summer is such a great time of the year, especially for youth athletes and coaches who work with them. This is the time of year when so much improvement can [...]
Coaches Can Maximize the Impact of Their Feedback by Saying Less
Swedish psychologist Anders Ericsson said that deliberate practice (meaning practice that maximizes learning) requires certain elements. One of those crucial elements is immediate feedback. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean it [...]
What is your “WHY”?
Write down your “WHY” and keep it close by. Somewhere you can see it every day!
7 Ways to Avoid Ruining a Teammate’s Workout
A gym partner can provide a spot when you need it, help you out with advice and suggestions, encourage you through a grueling session, and motivate you to get to the gym even when you had a long day and sinking into your couch seemed way more appealing.
4 Bad Habits Ruining Your Workouts
Here are the four bad habits I see the most often, with my recommended solutions for each.
5 Ways Sports Parents Can Help Build Mental Toughness
Rather than falling into this trap, build your young athlete's mental toughness with these five tips.