When an Athlete Says "I'm Slow"
One of my athletes told me, "I'm slow." She isn't; she just processes differently. Here's what I noticed, what we changed, and what it taught me as a coach.
The blog
Field notes from the work.
Articles for coaches who want practical, evidence-informed ways to support every brain on their team. Every post is readable aloud, with synced highlighting and click-to-jump.
Coaching the ADHD Brain
An ADHD Awareness Month guide for coaches
Be Sherlock, Not the Judge
Breaking down two distinctions from a recent "Every Brain on the Team: Neurodiversity-Informed Coaching Workshop"
What should I be looking for? Part 5
Learning to observe your athletes. This week: praxis, motor planning, and coordination
What should I be looking for? Part 4
Learning to observe your athletes. This week: emotion regulation
What Should I Be Looking For? Part 3
Learning to observe your athletes. This week: sensory processing
What Should I Be Looking For? Part 2
Learning to observe your athletes. This week: executive functioning
What Should I Be Looking For? Part 1
Learning to observe your athletes. This week: communication, routines, and flexibility
Challenging Your Assumptions as a Coach
The beliefs underneath how you coach, and where they came from.
You Don't Need Five Practices for Five Kids
What designing for every brain looks like on a single drill.
The Athlete I Almost Wrote Off
A parent apologized for how her daughter learns. Turns out I was the one who needed to adjust.
The Tailgater Wasn't a Jerk (And Neither Is Your Athlete): The Curiosity vs. Assumption Distinction
Being Curious vs. Assuming Intent
Universal Design Coaching vs. Traditional Coaching
The curb cut was built for wheelchairs and ended up helping everyone. What happens when we coach the same way?
Every Mind on the Team: An Introduction to Neurodiversity in Sports
Coaching isn’t just about X’s and O’s; it’s also about individuals and their brains. Different ones. If you’ve been on the sidelines for more than five minutes, you’ve seen it: