How to Ruin the Kids You Coach, Part 2

Do you want to ruin the kids you’re coaching? Here’s part 2 of how to do that: Have a 7th-game mentality, all the time. The 7th game of the World Series is a big deal. Pressure. Emotion. Expectation. Volume. Everything runs higher. Fans, players, and...

How to Ruin the Kids You Coach, Part 1

No coach wants to do it, but every coach has the potential to ruin the kids he coaches. How does it happen? Here’s part 1: View their performance as a reflection on you. This is perhaps the greatest trap for any coach. The kids are on the field. You’ve...