Watch as Todd explains the impact that digital distractions have on today’s athletes. He will discuss in detail how the following factors impact a team dynamic and make teaching, in general, more difficult. What is […]
Helping Athletes Overcome Perfectionism with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that athletes are dealing with pressure and expectations that come from the community and from themselves. Most athletes do not expect growth or personal best but instead, perfection. Athletes should […]
Defensive Toe-Poke Drill with Alan Yost – Capital Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this defensive toe-poke drill. The defensive player must pivot, stay low, and when they see an errant touch, use the toe poke. It is important to toe poke […]
Small-Sided Pressing Games with Eric Rudland – AFC Ann Arbor
Watch as Coach explains and shows diagrams of three small-sided pressing games. The 4v2 / 6v4 is a timed game emphasizing keep-away and possession that transitions into a 6v4. The 7v3 to 4 goals activity […]
Fear Is Powerful, but It Is Better to Build and Not Break with Kate Leavell – The Jon Gordon Companies
Kate Leavell explains that fear is a powerful tool that works as a short-term motivational tool but requires more and more overtime to be effective. Eventually fear does not work, as the recipient tunes it […]
Want vs. Willing
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning by Coach Mickey Marley I made this statement earlier, but I think it bears repeating. I often would ask my players this question: ‘How many […]
Going Through the 9 Drill with Andy Holt – Frisco Wakeland HS (TX)
Watch as Coach explains that the 3 skills needed to be great in transition are anticipation, speed, and effort. He discusses these skills as he explains and shows practice video of the Going Through the […]
Credibility Is Like a Bank Account with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale discusses how to establish credibility with athletes. Preparedness, empathy, and honesty are all keys to success. Dr. Dale also explains the importance of giving kids a purpose on the team. Like […]
Are You a Leader?
By: Alan Stein, Jr. AlanSteinJr.com I try to build my success, brick by brick, and aim to get a little better every day. One of my focal points is improving my leadership. The words ‘coach’ […]
Defending Indirect Free Kicks Within 10 Yards of the Goal with Erik Lane – Captain Shreve High School (LA)
Watch as Coach discusses defending indirect free kicks within 10 yards of the goal. This is an infrequent situation but if it occurs, Coach puts all ten men on the goal line with the keeper […]
Accept It or Correct It with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan Stein, Jr. explains that every single behavior that goes on in your program, on or off the field, is either something you accept or correct. He also explains how eliminating some behaviors, such as […]
Goalkeeper Depth Perception High Ball Drill with Paul Rogers – FC Cincinnati
Watch as Coach explains, and volunteers demonstrate this depth perception high ball drill. The drill starts with a ball thrown out from behind the net. Players will then attack the ball at its highest point, […]
The Nordic Game with Derek Pittman – UTSA
Watch as Coach explains The Nordic Game using diagrams and practice video clips. This fast-paced, 9v9 exercise is the last thing the team does the day before a game. The emphasis is on training the […]
4 Ways to Build Your Team’s Confidence with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership
Jeff Janssen discusses 4 ways to build confidence for an athlete, a coach, or a team. First off knowing your strengths is key. Reviewing past successes, preparation, and praise and positive reinforcement from coaches and […]
Open Letter to High School Athletes
By: John Klessinger, Head Wrestling Coach – South River HS (MD) Dear High School Athlete, I am going to discuss the valuable lessons we learn from playing high school sports and how you should approach […]
Pressing: Know Your Personnel with Eric Rudland – AFC Ann Arbor
Watch as Coach explains the importance of “KYP,” or “Know Your Personnel,” when deciding if you will be a pressing team. He describes in detail the seven player characteristics of a pressing team. Having a […]
Language of the Leader with Jeremy Boone – Athlete By Design
Axiology is the science of human value and decision making and this assisted in a study of how athletes, coaches, and athletic directors make decisions. Based on this study, Jeremy suggests that the word ‘amazing’ […]
End-of-Season Evaluation Forms
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Departing senior athletes are an extremely valuable source of evaluation information. Because of the amount of time spent in the program […]
Striker Qualities with David Newbery – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach explains the qualities required for a successful striker. A good striker must possess the following qualities: physical, cognitive/mental, technical, and tactical.
Two-Touch Pressing Drill with Gary Curneen – Racing Louisville FC
Watch as Coach Gary Curneen discusses, and coaches demonstrate this two-touch pressing drill that works on passing, ball control, and defensive pressure.
Small-Sided Transitional Game: Rondo with Art Lopez – Cathedral High School (CA)
Watch as Coach discusses small-sided transitional games with focus on a Rondo. The drill is a 4v1 or 4v2 with a 10×10 yard grid and the size can be increased or decreased depending on the […]
Modric Activity with Marcus Wood – Dallas Baptist University
Watch as Coach explains this Modric passing, receiving, and finishing activity on the board and then shows players executing it on the field. The activity involves 2 goalkeepers in a goal and 10 players. He […]
Be Able to Lead Yourself Before You Try to Lead Others with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Watch as Jeff explains how kids can start to ‘check out’ if their expectations are not met and how this can make it hard for them to demonstrate leadership. He discusses that kids need to […]
Legal Ramifications of Abusive Language Used by Coaches with Lee Green, J.D. – Baker Univ.
By: Lee Green, J.D. Provided by: NFHS: High School Today Chisholm v. St. Mary’s City School District In a highly unusual ruling based on an atypical analysis of the legal boundaries governing the motivational language […]
Group vs. 2 Keep Away Rondo with Ian Barker – United Soccer Coaches
Watch as Coach explains this rondo exercise of a group vs. 2 keep away that is seen in elite soccer around the world. The offensive players are aligned around a circle with 2 defenders holding […]
Flying Transition Drill 4v0 Progression with Andy Holt – Frisco Wakeland HS (TX)
Watch as Coach explains and shows video of the 4v0 Flying Transition Drill that focuses on anticipation, speed, and effort. A ball is played into the goalkeeper who will pass to the #9 player who […]
Creating and Sustaining a Winning Culture
By: John Klessinger, Head Wrestling Coach – South River HS (MD) Recently, I made a talk to some fellow educators on culture in sport. I aimed to provide the audience with the methods to build […]
How to Avoid Coaching Burnout with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Coaches will not experience burnout if they do not care about what they do and are not passionate about their work. Most successful coaches put in tremendous amounts of time and effort but without some […]
Keys to a Successful Run with Erik Lane – Captain Shreve High School (LA)
Watch as Coach Erik Lane discusses the keys to making a successful run. Factors of success include coming off the opponent’s back, beating the opponents to space, and the timing of runs.
Over the River Game with Derek Pittman – UTSA
Watch as Coach explains and shows diagrams and video clips of the Over the River Game. This is a 5v2 fast-paced exercise with three teams of five and a fourth team on the outside. Teams […]