Answering what appears to be on the surface a very simple question is part of every coach’s journey. One of my favorite answers to the question comes from Lou Holtz in his book Wins, Losses, and Lessons. Here is what Coach Holtz said: “Coaching gives one … [Read more...]
Soccer Philosophy
Serious Fun
10/01/2012 By
Be clear and concise. We often hear this statement around the soccer pitch (or the workplace) regarding how best to deliver information. As a player you want to provide quick meaningful instruction to your teammates to enhance your chances of success. … [Read more...]
Fail Better.
08/30/2012 By
“Ever Tried. Ever Failed. No Matter. Try Again. Fail Again. Fail Better” Samuel Beckett Fail Better. What an amazing philosophy for a coach to embrace when dealing with players. I initially wrote “young players”, but why limit that … [Read more...]
Can the Lessons of Blue’s Clues Make you a Better Coach?
08/18/2012 By Leave a Comment
One of the most critical aspects of being a successful coach is understanding whom it is you’re coaching, and how they best learn. This sounds straightforward enough, but adults often fail to recognize that children view the world differently and what we, … [Read more...]
A Case for Repitition
03/15/2012 By
“I fear not the man that has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” - Bruce Lee As Director of Coaching for Lexington United Soccer Club, I often get asked by coaches, “How can I make my team … [Read more...]
Praise Effort or Praise Talent?
02/23/2011 By 1 Comment
As a coach, teacher, or employer we all attempt to identify talented people, but maybe we should change our focus and seek to identify driven, hard working people. At the end of the day, talent only takes a person so far and the persistent and dedicated … [Read more...]
