Teaching
your players anything new is hard on them, and...
When Should My Athletes Think & When Should They Simply Play?
It's
confusing when we tell our players to pay attention...I’ve got confidence, don’t I?
We all want our players to have confidence, but do your players know what confidence looks like and how to tell if they have it?
Confidence is an internal feeling that has outwards signs. Displaying the following signs tells our...
The One Thing More Important Than Performance
The quality of your softball team
depends on your talent. Or does it?
Learn how talent might not be the most important thing to your team’s
success.
No matter what level of team you coach,
you’re always on the lookout for talent. You know what...
A Simple Way to Manage Worry
Worry destroys some players, so discover
how to turn it on its head.
While its natural to worry, it sure isn’t helpful. Find a simple
way to un-worry.
I coach pitchers, and as worriers
go, they usually lead the pack. Worry is a common emotion...
8 Things Young Coaches Need for Success
We all get smarter as we get older, but wouldn’t it be great to start your career again knowing what you know now?
For those of you that are new to coaching, here are 8 coaching lessons that will take you...
How to Program Your Team’s Best Game
If you’re looking for a way to get your team headed in the right direction – try this simple exercise.
Here’s an easy, yet effective way to get your team’s belief higher and
their game turned around.
There’s no secret sauce to helping...
The Dangers of Cheering
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate
cheering, I just know it’s hidden dangers.
I’m not saying don’t cheer, but you better know it’s side effects when
you do.
I know that cheering is as much a part
of softball as gloves and bats, and...
How Changing Your Questions Can Help Change Your Outcome
Struggling players ask questions all the time, so make sure they’re the right kind.
Questions fall into two categories - and only one is helpful.
You’ve all heard them before – questions players ask when they’re struggling. Questions such as “what’s wrong...
A Positive Approach to an Overmatched Opponent
Here’s a way
to compete the next time you’re outmatched by your opponent.
How to keep fighting in spite of the score.
Competing in a game you’re blown out of is hard, so
reframe the outcome by winning innings, when winning the game...
Knowledge Changes – Has Yours?
While we all still tell time, we don’t use sundials anymore. Discover why your knowledge must keep up.
Don’t get left behind in what you know now about softball!
There was a time when the Black Max was the bat to have...
4 Teammate Lessons from Alex Wilcox
As hundreds of teams do the wall sit in honor of Alex Wilcox, let her teach you how to be a great teammate!
If your team could stand to be better teammates, then let one of the best teach you how.
Across...