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Stop trying to become a better sports coach

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Why is it that coaches are rarely formally taught? Drivers are taught Doctors are taught Teachers are taught But sport coaches? Nope. Coaches are rarely formally taught — especially in the US. (Did you know that the United States is one of the few developed countries that does NOT have a national coaching education program?) […]

What Will Be Your Coaching Legacy?

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Have you thought about it—your legacy? And what it will be?? (Hint–if you’re like most coaches you have NOT.) What will people say about you when you stop coaching? (Another hint–if you’re like most coaches you will say “I don’t care! But you WILL care.) I’ve recently retired from full-time coaching, after 36 years. And […]

I Do My Best Coaching After I’ve Been Unconscious

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Years ago, the kids and I had the chance for a sit down with Dick Vermeil, coach of the Super Bowl Champion St. Louis Rams. During the conversation, he detailed the behind-the-scenes of coaching at that level. One part really stuck out. And that certainly happens. We deep-dive into work, and the “I’ll sleep when […]

How To Increase The Value Of Your Coaching, And Why You Better Do It Now

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If you want to make our world a better place, there are few ways more powerful than being a coach. – Dr. Jim Knight Sport coaches are a dime-a-dozen. I know…that stings like getting snapped with a rolled-up, locker-room towel; however, there is truth to it. The truth lies in the fact there are many, […]