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Conquer the What ifs

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Wendy LeBoltMay 13, 2009

‘Act as if’ to Conquer the ‘What ifs’ Tony DiCicco writes “attitude is a choice that can color any situation …and it’s contagious.  …get your players to talk the talk and walk the walk…encourage them to act as if they … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching | Tagged coaching issues, maximizing sports experience, soccer

Abby Wambach’s Dangerous Play

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Wendy LeBoltMay 9, 2009

Aw Abby! Abby Wambach won’t be with her team, the Washington Freedom, for their next game.  She is serving a one-game suspension for a tackle she made on star opponent, Daniela, at the Freedom’s game Sunday night.  As the result … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching | Tagged discipline, injury, role model, soccer, Washington Freedom

What to Look for in a Coach

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Wendy LeBoltMay 7, 2009

From the player’s perspective, a good coach is someone who… Can motivate and teach Encourages and inspires Is insightful and compassionate Communicates in an understandable way You can communicate with You can trust and learn from Is a tactician Knows … Continue reading →

Posted in The Female Athlete

How to Win at Sports Parenting

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Wendy LeBoltMay 7, 2009

Do you wonder how you can: increase the fun in our children’s sports activities diffuse the fear of failure eliminate confusion between roles and expectations relieve the tension we feel as we drive up to the athletic complex Sports are … Continue reading →

Posted in The Female Athlete | Tagged maximizing sports experience, parenting athletes

Good Training Will…

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Wendy LeBoltMay 7, 2009

1. Knows that exercise is stress.  An athlete must rest and recover to build. 2. Will increase intensity slowly (not > 10%/week). (Coaches often coach to the highest common denominator.  This puts the lowest fitness at risk.) 3. Will build … Continue reading →

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How Do We Decrease “Emotional Overtraining”/Burn out?…

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Wendy LeBoltMay 7, 2009

Coaches: Give players the resources to cope with the stress of the game: help them focus on the task and what they CAN control (their game, their aggressiveness, their attitude) and not what they CAN’T control (game outcome, play of … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, The Female Athlete

What Causes Overtraining Effects?

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Wendy LeBoltMay 7, 2009

Activities which require repetitive motion. Increasing intensity or duration of training too quickly. Lack of fitness, especially core strength. Failure to fully rehab after an injury, come back too soon, not allow enough rest for recovery. Poorly functioning equipment.  Shoes … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching | Tagged overtraining

Signs and Symptoms of Overtraining

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Wendy LeBoltMay 7, 2009

Increase in Resting Heart rate (taken before getting out of bed in the morning for at least 10 consecutive days). Persistent muscle soreness. Fatigue. Reluctance to train.  Body is tired and heavy.  Pattern of skipping practices or games. Sleeplessness: trouble … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and Fitness | Tagged coaching issues, overtraining

Is My Child Ready for Sports?

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Wendy LeBoltMay 7, 2009

Youth Athletes , Distinguished by Age and Gender When we watch our children learning to play sports, it can be difficult to remember that they are children. We sometimes expect more from them than their chronological age and physical and … Continue reading →

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Play It Safe But Play

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Wendy LeBoltMay 7, 2009

by Wendy LeBolt Spring is coming! Our kids are streaming back to the playing fields. No one is happier about this than I am. Youth sports have so much to offer our kids – physically, emotionally, socially – as long … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, The Female Athlete

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