by Mike Davenport, CoachingSportsToday.comI worry a lot.During the season I can’t tell you how many 3:37 am worry sessions I have. Just me and my pillow trying to figure things out. For me, it’s one of the least enjoyable parts of coaching.I’m not the only coach this happens to. I once …
The Little Things That Go A Long Way
by Mandy Green, Coaching Productivity StrategiesRecently I was asked by a few coaches to give them my top 10 coaching management books. Number one on my list was a book called “Winning” by Clive Woodward. I had the privilege to be a part of an amazing lecture about team management around …
Defense Wins Championships – Not Relationships
by Tyler Brandt, The 7 Second CoachAs a former head football coach and defensive coordinator I used to say, and be told, all the time that defense wins championships, although I might lean towards special teams being a close second. One thing that is certain is that a team can’t lose if the …
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, And How To Get More From Your Coaching
by Mike Davenport, CoachingSportsToday.comThis is a challenging week in the States. Thursday is Thanksgiving, which is about gratitude, family and appreciation.The following day, lovingly called Black Friday, is all about wicked-crazy-hyper-consumerism.Those two days seem opposed to each …
The Moment Vs. The Movement
by Tyler Brandt, National Recruiting CoordinatorWe are tuned in to looking for teachable “moments” as educators and coaches, the problem is they are just that - fleeting moments. The thing is, moments are are a lot like cats - they operate on their own schedule and are never really where you …