Most kids don’t think about football the way coaches do — they’re not thinking scheme or strategy. They just want to play well and be successful. You don’t need to overload them. Simplicity builds confidence.

Your schematic philosophy matters far less than your ability to teach it effectively. Teaching is still king.

A mindfulness practice enhances performance and well-being. Here's another benefit: When Andy Bernard was making his final exit on the office, he said, "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them." Mindfulness can do that too!.

Our first post on SubStack introducing a space where we talk all things faith and sport! It’s free right now, check it out and share!.

Underrated coaching truth:.Correction without connection feels like criticism. But when players trust you,.even hard feedback helps them grow. Build the relationship first. Then raise the standard.