Crafting Engaging Practices
As a coach, it is essential to structure practices to maximize engagement and learning for your young athletes. By creating a positive and stimulating environment, you can help your athletes develop the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills necessary for success both on and off the field. One key element of effective practice structuring is […]
The Zipper Phenomena
“It’s stuck, help!” I watched a parent standing beside her son, struggling to zip his jacket. At first, she instinctively reached to help him but then caught herself, paused, and put her hands down. The little boy gave it another attempt. “Dang It!” he yelled to himself, feeling a sense of failure. He looked up […]
