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Speed development is crucial for young athletes as it lays the foundation for overall athletic performance, enhances coordination, and builds the confidence needed to excel in various sports. Early focus on speed and agility not only improves quickness but also reduces the risk of injury by promoting better movement mechanics. In our book Formula for Success in Sports 2, coaches will find a wealth of drills specifically designed to develop speed and agility, with tailored training sessions for athletes aged 6-9, 10-14, and 15-18. These age-appropriate exercises help athletes reach their full potential while fostering long-term athletic development. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d4nS5SF5

Most female runners still follow training plans that are made for men. And that's not OK. It increases injury rates, reduces progress, and makes training more challenging for women. Our vision at Ultra Trail Coaching is to offer training plans tailored to our athletes' unique qualities and preferences. But we needed to catch up with our female runners. That's why we're excited that we now have an algorithm that considers women's unique qualities and challenges. We could design this based on the latest science thanks to Amélie BERTSCHY, pro-runner and menstrual cycle/sport scientist. From now on, female athletes who want to train according to their cycle can do so with Ultra Trail Coaching.

Discover the power of mentorship in sports with Full Court Dreams: The Underdawgs Voice. In this episode, Coach Que dives into why every young athlete needs a mentor to unlock their full potential. Whether it's improving on the court, building resilience, or learning valuable life lessons, mentorship can be the game-changer that takes your athletic journey to the next level. We'll explore how the right mentor helps athletes navigate challenges, turn weaknesses into strengths, and find success both in sports and in life. 🚀 Key Topics: Why mentorship is essential for young athletes How to find the right mentor for your sports journey Turning weaknesses into strengths with mentorship The importance of mentorship beyond the game How to build a strong mentor relationship https://lnkd.in/diz2Wmtr

Brilliant conversation set out below that explains why and how some common myths and assumptions about competitive sport need to be challenged - and moving on from a binary frame of whether it's good to be competitive or not, to asking, how best to be usefully competitive in school sport - also applicable beyond #longwinthinking #redefinesuccess #culture #winning #purpose #meaning #learning #strivetogether #thelongwin

“When you trust the people around you, you can step out on that leap of faith!” We love this pre-game speech from now-retired Iowa Hawkeyes coach Lisa Bluder. Our new Athlete + Coach Assessment and Training Program is designed to build a deeper understanding connection within teams and create your desired team culture. Getting the “people side” right is what differentiates the best from the rest.  #LizBentleyAssociates #LizBentley #DiSC #TrainingProgram #Athletes #ESPN #StepIntoYourPower #LevelUp

Following the PADSIS: The Professional Association of Directors of Sport in Independent Schools webinar with Chris Dossett on Friday, I wanted to share this conversation between two coaches on WHY and HOW we should make school sport fixtures as closely competitive as we can. It is a chat between an Experienced School Coach (ESC) and somebody New to Coaching (NTC). Please read and let me know any thoughts for V.2. Russell Earnshaw Chris Dossett Cath Bishop Russell McCluskey George Adams Craig Burgess Jack Emmerson Brian Ashton Alex Battison #schoolsport #sporteducation #characterdevelopment #characterinsport #education

It’s what we do! Great group training sport specific and learning proper form💪⚾️ #H2TFIT #youthtraining

Enhance Athletic Skills: Balance Strengths and Weaknesses! Unlock your athletic potential! Join our inspiring journey as we explore how to enhance strengths while addressing weaknesses in young athletes. Discover effective training strategies and individualized sessions that foster confidence and skill development. Perfect for parents looking to elevate their child's sports performance! #AthleticTraining #YouthSports #StrengthsAndWeaknesses #SportsPerformance #AthleteDevelopment #TrainingTips #SportsCoaching #ConfidenceBuilding #ParentingInSports #FitnessJourney

Pearl of wisdom alert! Coach David Thorpe, renowned skills coach for elite professional basketball players, shared an incredible insight this week: "Mistakes are the textbook." According to Coach Thorpe, the best shooting coach on the planet, mistakes are an opportunity to learn, grow, and ultimately succeed. He encourages his players to give maximum effort and embrace their mistakes as a valuable part of the learning process. What a great reminder that even the best of the best make mistakes, and it's how we respond to them that can make all the difference. #motivation #learningopportunities #successmindset

🏀 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 🏀 In high school, I had a quirky basketball coach who used to say things like, "You're going to run until I get tired." And when he smiled, you knew some serious running was about to commence. Despite all of his idiosyncrasies, he was an excellent basketball coach. One thing he taught me that has stuck with me all these years is: 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁. He adjusted the old adage, "Practice Makes Perfect," because he believed if you practice doing something the wrong way, that would become permanent. Practice alone doesn't make perfection; you have to be practicing the right things. Otherwise, you'll pick up a lot of bad habits that are hard to break. This lesson has been invaluable to me—learning the right way to do something is crucial before making a habit out of it. This principle applies to every aspect of life, from professional skills to personal development. Make sure you're building the right habits from the start. #PracticeMakesPermanent #LifeLessons #ContinuousLearning #SkillDevelopment #HabitFormation #PersonalGrowth