A Recipe for Successful Coaching

Many of you who read this blog either coach a specific sport, train athletes, or rehab athletes. The common thread between these three scenarios is coaching, while the only real difference is the environment in which you may work with the athlete.

Coaches (using the term loosly here), are constantly striving to find ways to improve their program and/or their athletes. But just how can a coach add value to their program? Below are a few key areas that contribute to coaching success:

• the Coaching Method


• the Coaches Skills


• the Communication Process


• the Needs of the Athlete

Over the next few days I will write a specific post on each of these areas along with suggestions to help increase value in each

NSCA Conference Download

I recently presented on the '5 Biggest Mistakes of the Could Be Fast Player' at the NSCA Sport Specific Conference and the National Soccer Coaches Convention.

To download the presentation for those who may have missed it visit www.athletebydesign.com.

NSCA Sports Specific Trip- Part 1

Just returned home from the NSCA Sport Specific Convention. Although it rained the entire time it was wonderful to see old friends and make new ones. Below are a few thoughts looking back on the weekend:

• I am bummed that I missed Steve Myrland's presentation (due to we presented at the same time). His information is always timeless and extremely insightful
• Althought mostly dominated by the football crowd, it was exciting to see a great representation of those who work in soccer as well
• Many of the presentations sounded similar with the 'you must dynamically warmup' routine followed by the same speed training tips that have been around for quite some time.
• There are still some coaches out there that advocate running with high knees during acceleration! Not sure why
• Personality is important if you are going to be a presenter. There was more than one or two who were quite arrogant to say the least.
• I enjoyed listening to David Sandler's presentation. Especially getting to see the 'behind the scenes' video clips from his involvement with the Fox Sports television show 'Sports Science'.

I will soon be posting my thoughts on some of the presentations that I was able to attend!