Players, Not Positions.
“Your athletes are not positions; they are players.” This simple statement posted in an online group really struck me, as it encapsulates a powerful truth that applies across all sports. …
Small Steps, Big Moves
Change is inevitable. It’s a given. Whether it’s a sudden shift in your team dynamic, an unexpected challenge, or a transition in life that throws you off balance, change tends …
Psychological Safety for Neurodivergent Athletes
Psychological safety gets tossed around a lot in coaching circles these days, but let’s be honest—most of the time, it’s treated like an afterthought. Sure, every coach wants their athletes …
Walking A Mile In Their Cleats
I once had a coach who thought motivation meant yelling at us until we “wanted it more.” Spoiler alert: it did not work. What did work? The coach who took …
The Secret Sauce of Motivation
Motivation is a funny thing. Some athletes seem to have an endless supply of it, showing up early, staying late, and grinding even when no one’s watching. Others? Well, let’s …
More Than Words
Coaching is communication. But what happens when words aren’t enough? For many neurodivergent athletes—whether they’re autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia, or other cognitive processing differences—traditional verbal instruction can feel like a …
The Engagement Equation
Finding the right balance between fun & focus in practice isn’t a guessing game—it’s an equation.
Too much fun? Chaos. Too much focus? Boredom. The best coaches adjust in real-time, keeping athletes engaged & improving.
Here’s how to master it.