The following article is from the Positive Coaching Alliance Connector Newsleter dtd 3/8/2011. When it comes to players’ character, Boston Celtics Head Coach and PCA National Advisory Board Member Doc Rivers wants “more ‘R’s than ‘S’es.” Find out exactly what he means and how you can bring the same philosophy to your coaching by clicking on the…
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The Winners Circle
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library The Winners Circle is an idea on how to end a Workout/Meet on a Positive Note!
Symbolic Rewards
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Ken Martel, Director of the American Development Model for USA Hockey, explains the importance of symbolic rewards: rewarding the right things and helping the team be successful in the long run.
One Hour Workout in Two Minutes
Devlin Gymnastics posted a time lapse video of an hours worth of their team workout. Try counting the giants! Video shot and edited by Coach Joe Coghlan. Link to the video HERE or click on the photo.
What’s A Back Flip Look Like?
Ever wonder what the gymnast sees? Coach Joe Coghlan performs a basic Back Salto and let’s you see what he sees during the flip. Head Cam Project – Back Salto from Michael Milchanowski on Vimeo.
Effort Goals
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Take a look at Effort Goals going into Summer Training.
10 Vault Table Clarification
Two vaults (5.408/5.409) were listed with an asterisk but had inadvertently been shaded to indicate that they receive a bonus if performed successfully. I have attached a revised version so that they are no longer shaded and there is no confusion. Download updated Vault Table HERE
Honoring Officials
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library When you Honor the Officials you are Honoring the Sport!
Dance Technique for JO Program – Revised
Dance Technique for the JO Program has been revised by USAG. Download the latest HERE
The Hard Hat Award System
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library The “Hard Hat” Practice/Meet Reward System idea based on effort/performance, not scores. Could be a Teddy Bear, doesn’t have to be a Hard Hat.
How to Create a Leader
This article is from Seth Godin’s blog. Seth is a marketing expert, but his ideas apply to many fields, and in this case, gymnastics. You can read more from Seth or sign up for his daily blog at www.sethgodin.com. Three ways to help people get things done A friend sent me a copy of a…
Enjoy The Journey
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Michele Amidon, former US National team player for USA Hockey and director of womens hockey explains how even at the Olympic level they stress the enjoyment of the journey and not on the wins and loses. She talks on how parents of youth players need to enjoy…
After Workout/After Meet Conversations
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library We don’t have Halftimes, but the end of workout or the end of a meet is a great time to summarize the event with a positive conversation.
The Buddy System
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library A Workout or Meet idea called the “Buddy System”.
Honor the Sport – Respect the ROOTS
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Honoring the Sport means respecting the sport’s ROOTS, where ROOTS stands for Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates and Self.
Wanting To Be Successful Is Not Enough
Kevin Spacey gets to the heart of what it takes. Powerful words to live by.
Parent’s Role
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Parents’ Role Some of today’s most successful athletes credit their success to their parents. Listen to how USA Softball Olympian Jessica Mendoza’s parents supported her and how each parent took on a different role.
The Criticism Sandwich
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library The Criticism Sandwich approach to corrections: