By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck Is there anything that gets us more nuts than our kids’ sports? As a coach and a parent, I’ve been on both sides of the fence. I’m sure many parents on teams I’ve coached...
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Show Some Class
While what he did was not as bad as the headline might make it seem, this is still a coach who needs to gain a little perspective:
When Should Coaches Get Mental Health Support?
From our friends at TrueSport.org: Coach, are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? TrueSport Expert and clinical psychologist, Kevin Chapman, PhD, shares signs that your mental health might be suffering, as well as guidance on when to seek professional help.
Where Did “Coach” Originate?
By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck: I find if interesting to look at the origins of the word, “Coach”. The word originates in England, from “coach” as in “carriage”; a vehicle that transports one from where they are now, to...
Coaching Comments and Their Messages
By Tom Turner Much of what players hear from the sidelines reinforces “fear-soccer” and moves them farther away from the playing habits that will help them grow as intelligent soccer players. There are some simple and obvious reasons why our...