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Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel An intentional coach uses their coaching philosophy to influence all aspects of their sport program. Taking the time to define your purpose and devising ways to integrate it into your team can help you have a lasting impact on your […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As a Team USA weightlifter, setting incredibly specific goals is nonnegotiable for Abby Raymond. Because a single pound of weight on the bar could be the difference between a win or a loss, the granular focus on numbers is key to success. But […]

Check out more U.S. Center for SafeSport video content on the  U.S. Center for SafeSport SportsEngine Play Channel Whether your season just ended or you’re preparing for spring kickoff, the end of the year is an ideal time for coaches to pause and reflect on what’s gone well, what hasn’t, and what you can change […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel What coaches reinforce has a better likelihood of getting done because it sets expectations for players.  However, external rewards can undercut internal motivation, especially when players know the reward before the act (this is called “contingent reward” and should be […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel   The majority of our experiences as fans at youth sports events are favorable and enjoyable. However, we too often witness negative behavior by adults in the youth sports arena; conduct on the part of fellow fans, parents/caregivers, and coaches […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel   A dedication to sport is great, but an all-encompassing obsession isn’t. In many cases, that obsession can lead young people to only see themselves as athletes, with no other identity outside of sport. And when sport goes away­—whether it’s because of injury, […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel   The majority of our experiences as fans at youth sports events are favorable and enjoyable. However, we too often witness negative behavior by adults in the youth sports arena; conduct on the part of fellow fans, parents/caregivers, and coaches […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel   A Triple-Impact Competitor® recognizes the power and influence an athlete has and seeks ways to use that to improve the school community. There are a number of ways, large and small, that you can enhance your impact and contribute […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As an athlete, you likely know the importance of physical recovery. You know that rest days are important opportunities for your body to recover after hard competitions or practices. But if those rest days are jam packed with the rest of your life—homework, […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Bullying is a huge topic in schools, on playgrounds, and in youth sports. And while parents are generally aware bullying is a problem, the natural tendency is to focus on our own children – both in terms of making sure they are not […]