We know how positive coaching can enhance athletes’ enjoyment of their sport but let’s take a look at more benefits of positive coaching. As it turns out, a positive attitude …
More about The Adverse Effects of Negative Coaching Styles
Note: This article repeats the content of previous pieces, and that is because the adverse effects of negative coaching styles require straightforward attention and repetition. Again, Negative coaching is a …
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 everyone in the gym upholds …
When Abuse Comes from a Place of Love
Many still hold that some abuse comes from a place of love. And I wish, as I tend to do when entertaining popular beliefs, that I were exaggerating when I …
A Problem with The Common Use of Positive Affirmations
First, I’m not claiming they don’t work; I’m simply pointing out a problem with the common use of positive affirmations – albeit a big one. Positive affirmations only work if …
The Correlation Between Fitness and Happiness, Part 1
Evidence for the relationship between being physically active and emotional well-being.
How to Help Athletes Overcome Mental Blocks
A list of directives to help athletes overcome mental blocks.
Daily Thought: The Fallacy of Small Numbers
On how the fallacy of small numbers can lead to bad coaching practices.
Daily Thought: Drills and Positivity
The formula for making successful athletes is complex, but can be summarised simply: Drill and positivity.
Daily Thought: Never Use Physical Conditioning as Punishment
I wish this piece demanded the same manipulation of abstraction as others on this page. Fortunately for you, it’s straightforward and short advice never to use physical conditioning as punishment. …
