The 3 Conversations Every Athletic Director Needs to Have with their Coaches

The 3 Conversations Every Athletic Director Needs to Have with their Coaches

Once upon a time, I thought being an athletic director would be a great job for me because I was passionate about coach development. So I applied for the job at the high school I was currently teaching and coaching at.....

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Three Strategies to Help Athletes When They are Not Having Any Fun

Three Strategies to Help Athletes When They are Not Having Any Fun

"Did you have fun?" As the parent and coach of 3 young kids, I’ve caught myself asking this question after most practice. I’ve noticed other parents and coaches asking their kids the same.

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5 Skills for Communicating with Emotional Athletes

5 Skills for Communicating with Emotional Athletes

During a recent on-site visit working with a coach and his team, I was observing one of their games, when a blow up took place with one of the athletes. Due to a lack of effort and focus, he gave up two baskets in a row.

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