by Jack Perconte | Jul 16, 2017 | 5-10 Yrs Old, Raising an Athlete
Burnout and Young Athletes We have all seen parents and sports coaches that are so negative and overbearing with young athletes that they take the fun out of sports for them. These “fun-zapping” adults are obviously detrimental for athletes’ future in the...
by Jack Perconte | Feb 22, 2016 | Coaches Corner, Strategies
Most people think one becomes a youth sports coach by volunteering and managing a team. Wearing a team hat and being the one that sets up the lineup does not make one a coach, but one in name only. Youth Sports Coach Advice The late, great John Wooden says that a...
by Jack Perconte | Aug 20, 2013 | Coaches Corner, Philosophy
Even Abusive Sports Coaches get Respect Sometimes I’ve seen it often – a coach appears to be a real jerk, and the players love him and explain, that is just coach being coach. A lot of interest – articles and inquiries – exist as to what is the...