Education

The purpose of  Coaches Coaching Coaches is to provide an outlet for coaches to share coaching knowledge that helps other coaches become better coaches.  We are interested in all aspects of coaching.

This is the third edition of Coaches Coaching Coaches.  The purpose of CCC is to provide an outlet for coaches to share coaching knowledge that helps other coaches become better coaches. CCC is interested in all topics related to coaching.  To submit an article to...

This is the second edition of Coaches Coaching Coaches.  The purpose of  CCC is to provide an outlet for coaches to share coaching knowledge that helps other coaches become better coaches. CCC is interested in all topics related to coaching, for example, skill...

Dr. Brad Strand (NDSU) is working to provide Educational information to coaches.  It is going to be called Coaches Coaching Coaches (CCC).  The purpose of CCC is to provide an outlet for coaches to share coaching knowledge that helps other coaches become better...

Why do I coach? A coach should be a positive role model in a player’s life. A good coach should also build character through positive coaching and realize the influence they have to make a lasting impact on their athletes.  There is no better reward as a coach than to...

Keeping distance runners interested in running is a challenge for most high school coaches. Distance running is difficult and it takes effort to give one’s all during every workout. This article provides ideas for distance coaches that engage athletes in high-interest...

For the past two years, COVID 19 has impacted all aspects of society. School went online, games were postponed, tournaments were cancelled, and many high school athletes lost their ‘last shot at forever.’ This paper discusses the negative and positive impacts that...

Coaches and athletes must be careful not to confuse comfortable with correct. Whenever one undertakes changes, he or she feels uncomfortable and it is easy to slide back into the comfortable, even though that might not be correct. This paper speaks to the process of...

Mindsets, be they fixed or growth, are acquired over time and are deeply ingrained. Research has shown that when individuals believe they can grow their abilities, they are willing to take on challenges and not give up when setbacks occurred. Growth mindset followers...

Dr. Brad Strand is a professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences at North Dakota State University.  He works in mentoring coaches.

There is a growing trend in American of young athletes specializing in a singular sport at an early age. Youth athletes are enamored with the benefits of sport specialization, but often fail to consider the risks involved. The idea of receiving a scholarship after...

Mentoring has become an important aspect of professional development for young coaches. Too often young coaches are left on their own to develop their coaching skills once they leave college. For first year coaches, all the duties and responsibilities that go along...

Next level athletes face significant challenges transitioning to higher level competition on and off the court. Those challenges can be an extremely shocking, traumatic, and life changing experience for many people. Many athletes come from being the stars of their...

Youth athletes, and often their parents, are enamored with the so-called benefits of sport specialization, but sometimes fail to consider the risks involved. The idea of receiving a scholarship after high school to play sports often outweighs the negative effects that...

Many programs desire the ability to build each year and have success.  Developing a positive culture will bring in the athletes desired, push them to new levels, and have them fighting for each other and the program.

The need for positive outcomes from peers is greatly amplified in teams with players from different school systems:  traveling teams, summer leagues, and youth sport camps and trainings.  Peer connections are an under-utilized tool offered to every sport team.  Peer...

Sport specialization is happening at younger and younger ages every year. Many parents and coaches believe it is the only way for the young athletes to earn a scholarship or that professional contract later in life. Contrary to...

Sport specialization is happening at younger and younger ages every year. Many parents and coaches believe it is the only way for the young athletes to earn a scholarship or that professional contract later in life. Contrary to popular belief, studies have shown early...

This paper looks to investigate youth athlete dropout rates, the reasons for youth athlete dropout, and ways to improve youth athlete retention through analysis of preexisting research. It was found that youth athlete dropout rates are alarmingly high. It was also...

In today’s competitive youth, club, and high school sports teams, there is an even greater need than ever before for all relevant adults to go through and complete a coaching certification course. The benefits of being certified or having certified coaches on your...