Enforcing a standard of behavior and respect of the locker room is yet another area where coaches can create a culture of success. Recently I started a short series for “team sport” coaches on some of the important elements of team sport success. However, I focused on areas that many might not usually think of as the most important things. So much of…
Pre-Season Checklist – Things Your Players Should Know
For any coach or staff, setting the tone from “Day 1” is imperative. There is no room for misinterpretation, players must understand what is expected and the consequences if those expectations are not met. Never assume that players know right from wrong, they must be taught the right way to do things. You never know…
Honor Calls – Modeling Great Integrity
I have been a high school coach for thirty years and an athletic director for twelve years. Seven years ago I joined Proactive Coaching – www.proactivecoaching.info as one of their speakers. In many of our presentations, we talk about the importance of having integrity. Integrity is an indispensable quality for anyone in a leadership role…
Blowouts – Great Character in a Challenging Situation
A friend of mine who has been a football coach for the last 20 years is now coaching his 4th-grade son’s soccer team. He does not know soccer all that much, but he is a good teacher/coach, so he was asked to coach the team. His son is a very good athlete and soccer player.…