05 Aug Team USA Basketball Passing Exercises
http://youtu.be/SbOsxamKyzY?list=UUBo3XgAVBeE74Zw0T77aDhw Keeping in the spirit of Team USA Basketball going to the FIBA World Cup in September, here is a video on passing with Coach Cal. Check it out!...
01 Aug Stretching Secrets!
It's no secret that stretching is good for our health; in fact, one of the first things we often think about when trying to get in better shape is to start stretching. These quick tips will help start that process! Be Warm! Stretching cold muscles is...
30 Jul Team USA Basketball Shooting Skill Development
Check out this video from Team USA Basketball. Coach Cal talks about simple things you can do to become a better shooter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWgcOlUQM4U...
29 Apr Engage!
As coaches, we must constantly engage our players so that they are engrossed in the drills and game rather than distracted. Here are a few tips for newer coaches on keeping your players, typical or with special needs, engaged: Don't worry about yourself making mistakes as...
04 Apr Barcelona Master Control: Passing & Directional Control Drill
Check out this Barcelona training video for a very simple but multifaceted drill that employs passing accuracy, fluid movement, and directional ball control...
04 Apr Encourage!…The Power of Rewards
All kids have their own unique bent on what encourages them. As a coach working one-on-one with a child, find out what unique reward(s) motivate the child. For instance, kids on the autistic spectrum who are "sensory seeking" tend to like something "high sensory" as...
25 Mar The “Just-Right” Challenge
Kids get motivated by a challenge, like to be stretched, and are inspired when they feel the coach has great expectations of them. In all your drills, you should be looking to challenge your players to keep going beyond. Drills become boring and hum-drum when...
17 Oct Simple Dribbling and Passing Drills for Soccer
Here is a great coaching tip of two simple drills to do at home or with your athletes that focus on passing and dribbling. [av_video src='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV8DRg3mQqs' format='16-9' width='16' height='9']...
16 Sep Quick Reference: Coaching a Child With Autism / Asperger’s Syndrome
Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication...
16 Sep Quick Reference: Coaching a Child With ADD / ADHD
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is characterized by developmentally inappropriate impulsivity, attention, and in some cases, hyperactivity. AD/HD is a neurobiological disorder that affects three-to-five percent of school-age children. Unique Challenges in E-Soccer: Fails to give close attention to give close attention to details or makes careless...
