I have long been a fan of Coach Pat Anderson.
notably, his videos and basketball materials are really a good help to any team..

check out his online basketball drills..

http://www.online-basketball-drills.com/

I receive this email regulary.
This is good advice for Sports Coaching principles.

As I observed, Athlete coaching in sports requires more than time and devotion. It also requires care and nurture of your Athletes.

I always admire college coaches way better than NBA coaches as they are much focus on Team play rather than player potentials. Coach Mike is a good example as he brings his ante up from the College level to Team USA.

read on...




Ben Baker here from the American Coaching Academy.

http://www.americancoachingacademy.com/sl/12.php

Today's e-lesson is on Mental Game Planning.Everyone should have a game plan for competition. When a player consistently gets nervous in front of a crowd or gets psyched out after making a mistake, a contingency plan routed in sports psychology can help them get back on track and forget the earlier problem. Learn how to motivate your athletes by walking them through this exercise.Each athlete should have a contingency plan that includes the following: * Pregame preparation * Plan for errors during the competition * Avoiding competitive stressPregame preparation should be a routine that the player chooses that helps them focus and calm themselves before the game. For some players, this includes listening to music or meditating. For some, it involves warm-up drills or visualization. Help your players identify what gets them prepared, focused, and confident, and work with them to create a routine that prepares them for the game.Errors are going to occur during competition, but the players that have a plan for getting back on track are more likely to bounce back and succeed. Sit down with players to find out what motivates them after they make a mistake. With that knowledge, help them devise a strategy for dealing mentally with errors that happen during the game. Perhaps they should take a few seconds to say silent affirmations, such as "I am good, I am worthy, I can do this," or maybe they should visualize making their next play perfect. Whatever works for players is the right contingency plan.Finally, help players avoid competitive stress by taking steps to eliminate the unknown. Explain what players should expect during every game. Work with them to channel their nerves into power. Nerves are a natural part of competition, but those players who learn to control those butterflies in the stomach are the ones who come out as winners. Teach players to take deep breaths, focus on one thing at a time, and believe in themselves. With that plan, competitive stress becomes an asset, not a liability.Stand Out,Ben BakerPS - We are currently accepting new students into our Coaching Certification program.

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