André Lachance

Performance Specialist | Coach Developer | University Professor | Keynote Speaker | Kaizen believer | Facilitator | Author of Team Chemistry

[Dennis Bill @MRJDBILL]

Just finished reading Team Chemistry by @alachance and @jf_menard - a great read for all coaches out there! I have already implemented a few ideas with success! 🏐🏀🥍

[André Lachance @alachance]

@historyinmemes Brown cheese

[Jeremy Frisch @JeremyFrisch]

The kids in this video are between 4-6 years old. Notice that many different movements emerge as a result of the game. The more they take part in activities like this, the more skilled mover they start to become.

But what happens when they get older:
They boxed in (literally) sitting in class all day...
Recess and PE are not high on the academic totem pole...
They sign up for organized sports...
Structured practice takes the place of loosely organized games...
Taught specific techniques...
Drill drills drills...
Poor practice designs with too much standing around...
Lines, laps lectures...

The system literally takes the athleticism out of the kids' lives...
What's left is a great divide between the naturally athletic kids and the average kid and a boatload of kids who eventually quit playing sports...

We need to do better...
More play
Less structure
Better coaching youth
Development over winning
Long term view
#LTAD

[André Lachance @alachance]

@50buts @HockeyQuebec J’en aurai de disponibles sur place et il me fera plaisir de dédicacer votre copie !!

[Tim Boyce @Boycer22]

Half way through this gem from @alachance and @jf_menard and it’s a great read. Lots of good stuff whether you’re coaching u11 or university. Some great info on how to get the most out of your athlete or group! #teamwork

[André Lachance @alachance]

@MLeclerc_Hockey Le meilleur prof que j’ai eu à l’université et celui qui m’a donné le coup de pied au derrière pour foncer et être ambitieux. Homme extraordinaire!

[André Lachance @alachance]

@Will_Lintern @bsuk @BritishBaseball @liamcarrollGB @Sport_England @GB_Baseball @MLBEurope @britbaseballpod @batflips_nerds @kayperbeats @notarabledays Great message !!!

[André Lachance @alachance]

@pitcote @alexandrepratt Bonne chance … on ne peut même pas leur faire arrêter la saison 10 jours pour les JO une fois aux quatre ans …

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

My all-time favorite Venn diagram 😆

[André Lachance @alachance]

@ffbs_baseball 👏 👏 👏

[André Lachance @alachance]

@MLeclerc_Hockey Comme disait l’autre … ‘Déjà vu, all over again’

[André Lachance @alachance]

@coachfrankphd Good work !!

[André Lachance @alachance]

@skillacq Would love to hear more

[André Lachance @alachance]

Congrats to my friend @AJPluta for his first international win as the @BaseballCANWNT Manager ! Well done amigo !

[Samir Ghrib @SamGhrib]

@alachance @jf_menard Je le recommande à tout le monde ! Il est riche en informations, instructif et surtout stimulant. Une véritable boîte à idées ! Bravo aux autreurs d'avoir bien résumé des années d'observation.

[André Lachance @alachance]

Depuis le 13 avril, notre livre est maintenant disponible en France !

[Diane Sauvé @DSauve_rc]

Ça vous est déjà arrivé?

[Diane Sauvé @DSauve_rc]

Mon adolescente a quitté son sport : y a-t-il quelque chose à faire? https://t.co/7A7TOIN2Dp

[Joe Eisenmann PhD @Joe_Eisenmann]

Life expectancy continues to decline in the U.S. as it rebounds in other countries

That’s lifespan ….. healthspan or quality of life years is probably worse

😴🍓🏃🏋️🧘🧠🌞

https://t.co/41aWrufVUh

[The Olympic Games @Olympics]

🎮 The #OlympicEsportsSeries games lineup:

🏹 Archery
⚾️ Baseball
♟️ Chess
🚴 Cycling
🕺 Dance
🏎️ Motor sport
⛵️ Sailing
🎾 Tennis
🥋 Taekwondo