Nov 26
Looking for the right gift for the coach in your life? Check out the Institute’s Sport Coach USA Essential Bookshelf. Topics covered include: Analysis of Sport Performance Coaching Leadership Coaching Philosophy/Youth Development General Coaching Resources General Youth Sport Issues Sports Nutrition Sports Parenting Sport Safety/Injury Prevention & Treatment Teaching Sport Skills & Tactics & Strategies …
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Nov 23
A hearty welcome to Brad Stoffers, our latest addition to our blogger staff. We look forward to reading his contributions to the ISC blog. Brad Stoffers is the founder/principal of Stoffers Coaching Education Consulting. Currently a professional ice hockey coach and coach educator living in Nashville, TN. Since 2010, he has since been dedicated to improving …
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Nov 20
There has been a bit of discussion regarding athlete-centered coaching on Twitter over the past few months. For the record, in most cases, I am in favor of having a coach adopt an athlete-centered coaching philosophy. I have to admit my bias as I have had a “athlete-first, winning second” coaching philosophy since the early …
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Nov 18
Why do people choose to coach? Is it for money or love of the game? Is it for altruistic reasons, a need for affiliation, or something else? I have often wondered if people ask themselves this question or if they “just do it”. The answer is important because understanding your choice will determine whether or …
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Nov 03
I highly recommend you check out Mike Davenport’s blog/website–the ISC Coaching Resource of the Month for Nov 2014. Mike Davenport writes the Coaching Sports Today blog and is an Eastern Shore of Maryland transplant, collegiate rowing coach, award winning coach, and a outdoor-computer geek. Mike is also an artist, writer about the vocation of coaching, and combiner …
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