Rebranding the Coach’s Log to focus on more meaningful, critical conversation with our athletes.
Coach’s Log, Entry 10: The Correct Use of Force
A proper definition of force in the coach-athlete relationship context. What force should and should not be.
Coach’s Log, Entry 9: Motivation and Small Victories
How celebrating small victories properly can help boost motivation in the gym and affect development positively.
Coach’s Log, Entry 8: When an Athlete Falls
How to react when and athlete falls. And no, yelling and being harsh with and athlete is never a good idea.
Coach’s Log, Entry 7: Visualising and Skill Development
Visualisation techniques can help enhance performance and they should be used frequently.
Coach’s Log, Entry 6: Try Is a Dirty Word
On why the word try can and often is detrimental to performance and development.
Coach’s Log, Entry 5: Ironic Process of Mental Control
Coach’s Log, Entry 5: Ironic Process of Mental Control March 30, 2022 Don’t think of a black cat. Really, don’t think of it; I dare you to try. Your failure …
Coach’s Log, Entry 4: Utility and Choice
A brief description of the importance of perceived utility to choice.
Coach’s Log, Entry 3: The Importance of Negative Self-Talk
On the need to pay attention to negative self-talk and how our athletes talk to themselves.
Coach’s Log, Entry 2: Obedience versus Discipline
This log entry deals with the difference between obedience and discipline, and how disciplined athletes are more likely to succeed.
