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 […]
Ethical Coaching / Positive Coaching / Psychology
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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 […]
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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 […]
Ethical Coaching / Positive Coaching
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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 […]
Ethical Coaching / Positive Coaching
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The Case for Athlete-Coach Discourse: A Dynamic Duo in Progress
Contrary to my detractors’ insistence, the case for athlete-coach discourse is strong. At first glance, the idea of an athlete openly challenging or arguing with […]