Can you coach without punishments?
Does your coaching philosophy include the use of physical punishment in practice? Here are some things to think about on the subject.
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Volleyball Coach Development
Can you coach without saying “Don’t”?
I challenge you to remove the word "don't" from your coaching language. It probably won't be easy, but if you can do it you will probably see big benefits.
Six coaching tips from the soccer world
I came across an article from the world of soccer that makes some very good points about several aspects of coaching that apply to any sport.
Setting up and sustaining your coaching focus
An important skill in coaching is the ability to stay focused on the thing you're looking to train, and to create the right situation to do so.
A better way to change coaching opinions
Telling another coach that you think what they're doing is wrong or could be done better tends not to go well. Here's a better way.
Big Rocks: Focus on your biggest priorities first
Are you familiar with the concept of big rocks as they relate to priorities? It's an important concept in your coaching. Knowing the rocks is a key skill.
Key to Coaching Success: Resources
Access to more and/or better resources is a definite competitive advantage in that they can give you an edge in one or more of the other success factors.
Key to Coaching Success: Administration
Admin work doesn't get a lot of attention in coaching. If you get it wrong, though, it can have a big impact on your success.
Key to Coaching Success: Competition Management
The management of the competition phase probably isn't the biggest driver coaching success, but it definitely matters - especially when margins are narrow.