Posts Tagged ‘Practice Organization’
Three Ideas Newsletter 7.22.25
Let’s be honest—coaching isn’t easy. But that challenge is part of what draws us in. Every day, we step into the gym with the goal of helping our players develop personally, improve their skills, and reach their potential, both individually and collectively. There’s real fulfillment in pushing them to be better, constantly evaluating our methods, and upholding a standard of professionalism.
Read MoreMind Map Your Practice For Improved Organization and Learning
Coaches of all levels might consider using mind maps to maximize their potential to focus players and coaches on specific aspects of a practice activity. Mind maps have significant potential to assist in organizing practice activities, involve the players in establishing a cognitive path (or map) for improvement, and provide a greater understanding of the components of quality skill execution and team play.
Read MorePractice Like Skateboarders
On a recent sunny, warm day in Fort Collins, I sat for an hour watching a crew of skateboarders doing their thing at a local park. They were all stretching their limits, trying new skills, helping one another with tips, and were focused on performing cool stuff. I wondered, “why can’t volleyball players practice like this.”
Read MoreOrganize Your Practice for Learning
“You haven’t taught until they have learned” ~John Wooden If you want your players to learn and make it stick, you need to make it harder. By harder, I don’t necessarily need physically more challenging. Many studies indicate that the learning process is more lasting if there are learning challenges that make the process more…
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