Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Two weeks ago, I had a fabulous opportunity to direct a soccer camp that featured participants between the ages of 4 and 14. With a smaller enrollment, we were able to focus intentionally on skill development with the older group for the first few hours… Continue reading Player Growth Through Coaching
As players throughout the country begin to train and play games in their respective spring sports, three ideas should be front and center for all coaches and parents (and one of them is not winning). These ideas are transformational youth sport truths and if established on your team or with your group at any level, success… Continue reading 3 Ways to Make Youth Sports Significant for the Participant
We do not learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience. John Dewey (Philosopher and Educational Reformist) Within this blog post, Coach Blake Seale is reflecting upon the observation and video from a previous post that can found at this link: https://educatedcoaches.com/2015/12/15/the-growth-of-a-coach-evaluation-sets-the-stage-for-success/ Reflection is important because learning from direct experience can be more effective if combined… Continue reading Observation and Reflection – The Process of Effective Coach Education
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi Taking opportunities to learn fosters growth and transformation. Not taking these opportunities limits your ability for improvement. Within every profession, learning opportunities exist and must be taken advantage of if development and leadership are the goal. When daily learning is combined… Continue reading Learning is a Lifetime Activity
Young athletes love to participate in activities that are fun, that allow them to showcase their skills and abilities, and where skill improvement is taught by caring and informed coaches. Unfortunately, the young athletes do not make the decision on who will provide them with the background for future successes on the field and in… Continue reading The Athlete’s Choice
“I alone cannot change the World, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” Mother Teresa I firmly believe that 2015 can be the year of education for families, coaches, athletes, fans, and other supporters of positive activities within athletics. This is not a simple process, but it is extremely difficult… Continue reading 2015 and Beyond – Educate, Educate, Educate
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