Here's a list of things that trip coaches up that I believe is worth a bit of thinking about, and probably some discussion.

Are there errors you've made in your coaching past that really stand out in your mind? Is that because you fixate on them?

Many coaches say they don't really approach coaching female athletes differently than male athletes. Is that really the case? Should it be?

It has been said that to win 25-0 is to show maximum respect to your opponent. I agree, but also suggest it means you lost…

Players are limited in what they perceive and remember, which is one of the reasons there are coaches, but we also need to be aware…

Coaching is not something done in isolation. What happens in the rest of our lives can influence how we act and behave in unexpected ways…

What's the point of yelling at your team when you're not happy with them? Does it actually accomplish anything? Or is it just venting for…

You will sometimes get a player that tells you it's OK to yell at them - that they don't mind. Don't believe a word of…

If you create the right kind of training environment and keep your players focused on their next responsibility you can help them get over mistakes…

The bottom line in any situation is maximizing the team's chances of winning the rally. Sometimes the reality of getting there is different than the…