The more I coach, the more I realize that you have to help the athletes/parents of athletes that actually want help
Can lead a horse to water, can’t make it drink
Don’t steal energy from those who really want it spending it on those who think they do
I promise you
The level someone played a sport at personally is one of the most insignificant things regarding their ability to be an effective sport, speed or strength coach
For athletes, I think it is better to:
1. Have 4 days per week of training that occur on high intensity sport days (if that is the case)
vs.
2. Trying to isolate everything & you end up having no off days
Option 1 promotes 3 full rest days that are crucial
Getting results is just as much about what you DON’T do as it is about what you DO
Discipline to rest & NOT train when you aren’t scheduled to train is just as important as the training you are doing
Nothing stunts results like being overtrained & overreached
Things the best athletes do when it comes to training
1. Train consistently
2. Train in-season
3. Learn the process from their coach so they can be accountable on their own
4. Understand more/too much ≠ more results
5. Fall in love with routines
Respectfully disagree
Degrees and certs are most definitely not the #1 way to evaluate a coach’s expertise
Results with real athletes will ALWAYS be #1
Good teachers know their lesson plans. Great teachers know their students.
Good coaches know X's and O's. Great coaches know their players.
Good leaders know their vision. Great leaders know their team.
Your people make the difference. They matter. Remind them that you care.
Coaches put much more of their time & effort into preparing players than the players spend actually playing. They know that tough practices & daily habits & routines get kids ready to perform at their best when it counts. Coaches do it every single day, not just on game days!
Hey kids, Jack Quinn didn’t play AAA til he was 15 years old. He just got drafted 8th overall to the NHL... Please take your time and don’t rush your development. If you’re meant to get there, you’ll get there.