Practice·6 min read
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.
- Universal Design·5 min read
Be Sherlock, Not the Judge
Breaking down two distinctions from a recent "Every Brain on the Team: Neurodiversity-Informed Coaching Workshop"
- Method·8 min read
What should I be looking for? Part 5
Learning to observe your athletes. This week: praxis, motor planning, and coordination
- Method·12 min read
What Should I Be Looking For? Part 3
Learning to observe your athletes. This week: sensory processing
- Method·10 min read
What Should I Be Looking For? Part 2
Learning to observe your athletes. This week: executive functioning
- Universal Design·10 min read
What Should I Be Looking For? Part 1
Learning to observe your athletes. This week: communication, routines, and flexibility
- Method·10 min read
Challenging Your Assumptions as a Coach
The beliefs underneath how you coach, and where they came from.
- Method·5 min read
The Tailgater Wasn't a Jerk (And Neither Is Your Athlete): The Curiosity vs. Assumption Distinction
Being Curious vs. Assuming Intent