The hardest job in coaching? Being married to one. The challenges are real: The long hours, the emotional rollercoaster, the sacrifices. But behind every great coach is a spouse who makes it all possible. [THREAD] 🧵

If a child is in a growth spurt, you can expect that it will impact their coordination and performance. It will take time for them to grow into their new bodies, says @PinneyStrength. https://t.co/eOWCYFx3UT via @SimpliFaster

I want a team culture that is player-driven and fosters a strong sense of unity and shared responsibility. Culture isn’t about a coach incessantly yelling, disciplining, or pushing. True culture emerges when a player steps up to correct a teammate by saying, “That’s not how

The best indicator of sprint ability is max-speed. https://t.co/TFe6hjwbsf via @SimpliFaster

When the finishing sprints begins in a 1500m or team pursuit, You need to accelerate with more force in shorter time, and increase energy supply to meet demand. The energy gap is primarily bridged by the anerobic glycolytic system. But what is the optimal repetition length for

Who are the unsung heroes in a coaching family? The spouse of a coach. Here are 5 reasons why. [THREAD] 🧵

I'll do my best

Every team wants to WIN. The difference? The standards at which you do things. Your Standards Reflect. ☑️ Your Habits ☑️ Your Choices ☑️ Your Attitude ☑️ Your Response ☑️ Your Discipline ☑️ Your Mindset ☑️ Your Example Raise your Standards to Succeed.

Some WISDOM for Young Coaches. I was a Head Coach at 26. A Principal at 33. I have been doing both for the last 11. I have learned a lot about coaching and leadership. Here are 9 of the most important things I have learned... 1: PLAYERS NOT PLAYS In pressure situations, do

Being a Head Coach is HARD Work. I have talked to MANY coaches over my long career. Here are 9 Things Coaches Want Parents to Understand. 1: We CARE about your Child Even if your child doesn’t get much varsity playing time, we care about them. Nothing is ever personal. We

Tom Izzo said, "Championships and great seasons are won in locker rooms." Great teams care about each other. They know unity and teamwork are essential. They create a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration. A great team isn't made up of individuals seeking personal

Science is essential, but the most critical component to successful team training is the relationships we build, says @Hoban_Strength. https://t.co/tdBR7XyNDA via @SimpliFaster

There will inevitably be races where the line between securing a championship, triumphing in a dual meet, or breaking a WR hinges on an athlete’s finesse in that critical lean at the finish line. https://t.co/g9FVeWW6rS via @SimpliFaster

Using a game as a warm-up not only prepares the body but also the mind. Games require more creativity and engagement with the athlete’s decision-making abilities and tactical thinking. https://t.co/J4jSsws4rN via @SimpliFaster

If you are okay with average, it is easy to obtain

Before you can be great in any specific sport, you need to first become a decent all-around athlete, says @JeremyFrisch. https://t.co/3Y4iTDk30z via @SimpliFaster

I know this is hard - and maybe it's not realistic... But getting 20 more minutes of sleep each night for the rest of the season will make a huge impact on your racing (as much as killer workouts will). Maybe less Snap and Insta and Facetime after practice? 😉 Let's go!

📣 Coach K said, "You can either lower your goals to match your effort, or you can raise your effort to match your goals." Everything starts with your commitment level. Are you willing to put in the time and effort needed to succeed? NO Deposit - NO Return!

It is more important than ever to expose younger athletes to the patterns and movements they may be missing or that don’t exist as much in their selected sport. https://t.co/J4jSsws4rN via @SimpliFaster

There were strong relationships between increased levels of stress and poor sleep, says @craig100m. https://t.co/WFYuQR8nyr via @SimpliFaster