Perspective : Coaches v Players
For a very brief period, in what seems like several lifetimes ago, I coached a women’s team. It was an
Tag: Coaching Lessons
6 Tips For Young Coaches
Over the years I have learned a lot of things about coaching, many from studying and researching but most from
Velasco on Mistakes Coaches Make
The very famous coach Julio Velasco recently did an interview on Brazilian TV. I didn’t watch the interview myself, and
WATCH YOUR TONE!!
One of the (many, many, many) reasons that I do not like the focus on calling on the court is
Searching For Lessons? Ignore Context
Yesterday I wrote about the dangers of trying to replicate the successes of great teams and programs and coaches without
Searching For Lessons? Consider Context
I just came across something on the legendary basketball coach, Bobby Knight. It reminded me of hearing from a respected
Assistant Coach’s Disease
The assistant coach has a vital role in the team for all the reasons that we already know about. But
The Wisdom Of Bernardinho
In July 2019, Bernardo Rezende presented at a Brazilian coaching conference. I hope to be able to post some of
Coaching Tip #74
Tagged – Tip of the Week, Coaching Practice, Practice Management, Coach Development When I was a young coach I had the
More Platonov Wisdom
There are many books that can teach you about tactics and techniques. There are very few books that can teach
