The Aspen Institute held its fifth annual Project Play Summit earlier this month in Detroit, Michigan. I was lucky to join more than 500 thought leaders in the worlds of sports and health for two days of thought-provoking panels and breakout sessions. Panelists addressed many of the key issues in youth sports while also offering […]
Leadership
You Can Do It. Spot and Stop Bullying and Hazing.
Highlight Reel: Kids see and experience bullying and, too often, never mention it to the adults in their life for many reasons. To create a culture that does not tolerate bullying, you need to teach your team members how to identify this toxic behavior and know how to stop it. Whether you’re a coach or […]
How to Lead a Positive Coaching Culture in Youth Sports
Highlight reel: Kids play sports to learn skills and have fun. It’s important for coaches and ADs to lead with a positive mindset because too many teams are permeated with negativity, driven by unhealthy attitudes toward competition, and overrun with internal conflict. The solution is in your hands One of the biggest opportunities to make […]
Coaches, Set Yourself Up For the Best Season Ever With a Winning, Pre-season Meeting Plan
Preparing for the start of the fall sports season is exciting, hectic and demanding. It seems that no matter how well you plan, loose ends seem to occur every year. In addition to your administrative duties, welcoming your coaching staff and introducing hundreds of student athletes and their parents to your program is a major […]
Coaches, Prepping For the New Season? Use These Tips to Prep For Problem Parents
Fundamental to the AD’s role is supporting and empowering our coaches, and part of that is to help them build healthy, cooperative relationships with parents based on trust and mutual respect. But in an environment where little league fields have to post signs reminding the adults (not the kids) to keep their behavior in check, […]
AD’s, Coaches & Athletes: Kick Off Next Season with a New Way of Thinking
One of the signs of a great athlete is consistency. Most athletes will have a great game every now and then, but truly great athletes are always performing to their potential. As an Athletic Director, you’re looking to build a stable, successful program in the long term, not just a successful team for the season. […]