Monthly Archives: July 2012

One of the coaching development organizations that I am a member of, recently posed the question to its members, “why do you coach?”.  As various coaches submitted their very noble and honorable reasons, I found it increasingly more difficult to winnow my … Continue reading →

Summer is still in full swing but for both the u15 and u17 teams, it is time to get back to work. We have sort of eased back into things this year instead of where we usually just jump back in … Continue reading →

It’s summertime and everyone is in full vacation mode. So, why have we already begun getting together as a team a couple of times a week? A coaching peer was expressing how frustrating it is for them when we have a limited … Continue reading →

The teams have been getting together each week for some light training sessions and to get to know one another. As the coach, getting to know each team’s personality and temperament is part of the wonderment of being involved with youth. … Continue reading →

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer so far in spite of higher than average heat index. One of my favorite weekly radio shows begins a segment each week with “Well, it’s been a quiet week in Lake…” and the … Continue reading →