Posts tagged "coaching athletes"

Greg Dea: The Top Six Ways to Get Better Buy-In from Your Athletes

Successful coaching depends on the behaviors of the athletes. Greg Dea describes his process for gaining athlete buy-in.

Dan John: Earning the Next Level—Coach Robert Lualhati and Skyline College

In this excerpt from his new book, Dan John tells us about his experiences at Skyline College: growing up, learning what he was capable of and being prepared to step up to the next leve...

Dan John: What Makes an Athlete Elite?

Dan John details some of the internal qualities and external criteria that differentiate elite athletes from the rest. What does it take to master your sport?

Dan John: Six Decades of Competition

Dan John recounts his 60 years of competition and shares his mistakes, his successes and his inspirations along the way.

Chris Holder: The Art of Communication (for Coaching and Beyond)

If you want to be a great coach, you need to be a great communicator. Chris Holder guides you on errors that can easily be corrected to better convey your knowledge to your athletes.

Douglas Graham: Fasting Explained – A Guide for Trainers

Fasting can be one of the critical keys to unleashing fantastic athletic performance. Dr. Douglas Graham covers the basics of this misunderstood, but very normal part of our lives.

Chris Holder: Turning Speed

Changing direction with speed and agility is a ‘symphony’ of athleticism – Chris Holder discusses the vital importance of turning speed and how he coaches it to his teams’ advan...

Guy Massi: Differentiated Instruction, Learning Styles and Learning Disorders

In this informative primer on learning styles and learning disorders, Guy Massi gives you tips on being more aware of your client’s learning needs as part of your differentiated instr...

Mike Boyle on Conditioning

Mike Boyle reminds us that being in shape for a sport is different than being ‘in shape.’