It’s all about the REPS

No, this post is not about practice repetitions. Well, at least not in the way we normally talk about reps. Have a read to find out the difference.

Where will I look for an edge with my new teams

A reader asked where I'll focus my time and efforts to try to give my Medaille teams the competitive edge they need to improve over recent performances.

How should we allocate our training focus?

How are you allocating the time you spend in practice on the various actions of the game? Do you even know how they break down?

Injuries: How coaches can reduce risks

Sports put players at risk. That is unavoidable. We, as coaches, can reduce the risk of injury in certain ways, though. Here are some ways.

Adding unstructured play

There's value to unstructured play. So how can we give kids more opportunities for that, and how can we be less structured in practice?

Being game-like without being 6v6

There is a tendency to think that only 6v6 play can truly be game-like. This is a failure of imagination, though, and probably also a failure of focus.

How long should I stay with a drill?

If your team is struggling to complete a drill should you keep it going until it's done, or is it better to move on to something else?

Making practices harder than games

We often hear that practices should be harder than matches, but how do we do that? This article offers some ways you can get there.

Handling mixed player levels in practices

Having to work with a group of players at different levels of development and/or skill is a real challenges. Here are some ideas for doing so.

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