How Coaches Can Support Agency and Empower Athletes
It’s a common complaint amongst coaches these days that athletes come to their teams after years of being micromanaged by parents, so much so that they’re incapable of taking responsibility for their [...]
8 Easy Ways to Give Appreciative Feedback
Giving feedback—and receiving feedback—can be difficult. But at the same time, glossing over areas of improvement can hold athletes back from achieving their full potential. A strong team ensures that every member [...]
3 Tasty Meals to Support Muscle Growth
When you think of muscle growth and the nutrients required, protein is probably the first nutrient that comes to mind. But there’s more to growing strong muscles than simply eating a lot [...]
How to Establish Healthy Team Rituals in Sport
Does your team have any rituals? At first, you might be shaking your head. But think about it: Are there team chants or cheers that you do before every game or competition? Is [...]
The Power of Pause: Why and How to Take Breaks in Sport
Deborah Gilboa, MD Does your young athlete need a break from their sport? As a parent, it can be hard to spot the signs that your athlete needs to take [...]
Five Healthy Whole Foods for Quick Protein on the Go
It can be difficult to ensure that your young athlete is getting enough protein—especially when they are leaving early in the morning for practice before school and staying late for a second [...]
Six Strategies for Leaders to Support Change
Deborah Gilboa, MD In coaching, the only constant is change. Nearly every coach will eventually hit a point in a season or school year where change is coming or needed. [...]
Is There More to Leadership Than Popularity?
Deborah Gilboa, MD If you have ever volunteered or been elected captain of your team, you likely already know that leadership does not just mean being the most well-liked or [...]
Five Things to Know About Sport Specialization
For parents and coaches, the temptation to push an athlete to specialize in a single sport is tempting, even at a young age. Stories of athletes like Tiger Woods, who was intensely [...]
Should Athletes Really Use Ankle and Knee Braces for Sport Injuries?
If you’ve ever wandered around in a sporting goods store or pharmacy, you’ve likely noticed an aisle largely dedicated to different wraps, braces, bandages, and tape designed to help an athlete recover [...]