Monkey see, monkey do. We have all heard this saying, and when we have children, we understand the saying. What we don’t tend to take into account is the impact we have as adults in the simple four-word phrase. Every action we commit , every word we say, children pay attention; they are sponges and …
Category Archive: Coaching
Mar
18
“Bats, Gloves, and Glitter” is now available on Amazon!
Thank you all for the great, positive feedback regarding our Coaching a Female Athlete Blog. With such great response, we are happy to announce our first eBook entitled, “Bats, Gloves, and Glitter: 7 Must-Know Facts about Female Athletes.” We cover the most essential, and sometimes daunting, aspects of coaching young, female athletes in an easy-t0-read …
Aug
30
How to Coach a Pitcher
Many coaches run into the issue of how to coach a pitcher, especially when they have never been a pitcher before. Even if a coach has prior experience as a baseball pitcher, it simply isn’t the same; mentally or physically. Coaching a female athlete, for one, can prove to be a difficult task in …
Nov
01
How to be a Parent and a Coach
One of the most difficult tasks a parent can face is being their daughter’s coach. Although it may seem like the perfect way to bond and build a strong relationship with your daughter, it can lead you into turmoil. Don’t get me wrong, I believe it’s great for parents to volunteer their time for their …
Sep
28
How to Create a Strong Presence, Even if Your Team is the Bad News Bears
Just because your team has a record of 0-14 doesn’t mean every other team has to think of you as the bad news bears. You may not be coaching the best team around, but you can help them create an intimidating presence in their practice, pre-game warm-ups, between games, and on the field. After …
Sep
22
How to Teach Focus at a Young Age
Many coaches tend to start seeing their first gray hairs while trying to maintain focus throughout practice or a game with female athletes. As an adult, we sometimes forget how difficult it is for a young female athlete to stay focused for a 2 hour practice, listen to a 10 minute lecture, or even …
Sep
08
Online Instruction through Technique Doctor!
TO ALL “COACHING A FEMALE ATHLETE FANS”!! After such positive feedback about our blog, we recently decided to expand our instruction around the globe through Technique Doctor! Technique Doctor, (www.techniquedoctor.com) is a website geared to instruction through the Internet. You can send in your athlete’s video and we critique it through audio and …
Aug
19
After Game Talk
How to Give the “After Game Talk” After years and years of witnessing, being apart of, and giving the “After Game Talk,” it is evident that it plays a HUGE role in team communication, confidence, and attitude. Many coaches fail to really understand the importance of this talk as they simply want to get their …
Jun
22
How to Coach the Natural Athlete
How to Coach the Natural Athlete The Natural Athlete is one that conquers most skills with ease. They are able to perform actions more easily and quickly than some of their peers. Even though we want female athletes to be mechanically sound, the natural athlete is able to “get the job done” her own …
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