A quick look at the negative manifestations of abuse in sports and how we can help create safer and more positive environments for everyone.
Invert City’s Positive Gym Culture
A positive gym culture exists when the ideals of positivity and respect govern your gym’s environment; at this point, everything else makes more sense. If […]
The Athlete First Approach Is The Best Approach
The Athlete first approach works on the premise that athletes are complex social beings and that respecting that complexity is crucial to a healthy career in sports.
Emotional Intelligence in Sports Coaching: The Game-Changer
Good morning, sports enthusiasts! Today, we’re delving into a topic that’s gaining significant traction in the realm of sports coaching: Emotional Intelligence (EI). While technical […]
Encouraging and Validating Effort in Sports: A Guide for Coaches, Parents, and Peers
I often find myself telling my peers in coaching that we need to do more in terms of encouraging and validating effort in sports. Too […]
The Growth Mindset in Sports: Carol Dweck’s Transformative Concept
While going through personal development literature, I came across the notion of the growth mindset, and I thought it would benefit this mission to write […]
A Definition of Effort in the Context of Sport
As I explained in my previous post, before we can accept failure as a viable option, we require a proper definition of effort in the […]
Learning from Failure: A Structured Approach
Learning from failure is more than just a motivational tagline; it’s a valuable life skill that requires a systematic approach to be fully effective. Before […]