Watch as Coach explains that a quality practice is practicing with a purpose to prepare to perform. Coaches need to focus on what are they doing to prepare to be an effective coach in practice or team competition. Some athletes and coaches are good in practice but not so in competition and this is usually a result of not preparing for the performance environment which relates to a quality practice. Coach will discuss the illusion of balance, stating that if you are chasing success there will be a lack of balance in your life.
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