Keith Waldman
“The West Windsor-Plainsboro HS North girls lacrosse team would like to thank you for your expertise during this past season. It was extremely beneficial having you work with the players on leadership, mental toughness, and team bonding. The… Continue reading
Thank you to Keith Waldman from OPA Winning Teams for an amazing team building workshop! Keith was both fun and professional, and had our competitive dance team of 30 + girls interacting and believing in each other. Every team no… Continue reading
“My teams have loved working with Keith over the past 10 years. We have planned one day team building activities and we have spent a week at camp training over spring break. He brings out the best in… Continue reading
“The Conrad Weiser Field Hockey program has had the pleasure of working with Keith Waldman of OPA Winning Teams numerous times. In two of the seasons we worked with Keith, our teams won a District III Field Hockey title… Continue reading
Issue: 17.03 – Cover Story Momentum Media
By Laura Smith. Assistant Editor Athletic Management
It was midway through the 2004 baseball season, and Head Coach George Horton was at the end of his rope. His Cal State Fullerton team,… Continue reading
By Jack McCaffery, Delaware County Daily Times
WEST GOSHEN – The Radnor High lacrosse season had yet to start, but Brooke Fritz already knew it would be a good time for a reprise of a program tradition. That it… Continue reading
by Aaron Carter, Philadelphia Inquirer
The Radnor girls’ lacrosse season may be on the cusp of a grand finale, but the Red Raiders were on the brink of disappointment back in late April.
The reason for the turnaround: trust falls,… Continue reading
A Mental Edge Before the Physical Challenge
Last season’s holiday break was not just long for The College of New Jersey men’s basketball team because four weeks passed between games. The days also moved slowly because the Lions couldn’t escape… Continue reading
“Keith Waldman from OPA Winning Teams led our team of 40 girls in a pre-season team building workshop. Our girls learned how to work together in unfamiliar but fun scenarios. It allowed our girls to have the confidence to step… Continue reading
“The Arundel Field Hockey team has utilized Optimal Performance Associates over the last few seasons in both the preseason and post season. Keith has done an amazing job planning activities that best meets our team’s needs.… Continue reading
The Academy of Notre Dame Field Hockey Program has had the pleasure of working with OPA Winning Teams/Keith Waldman on several occasions. Keith is creative, energetic and extremely flexible. The team building exercises challenge the players in many ways and… Continue reading
Whether we like it or not, adversity is a huge part of life and you might experience your share of adversity throughout the season. Opponents are an obvious source of adversity, yet there are several other factors that can… Continue reading
As mentioned in the previous newsletter there is much more to becoming a Championship Team than the skill level of each player. A vital component of developing a Winning Team Culture is strong team chemistry. Team chemistry if often referred… Continue reading
There is much more to becoming a championship team than the skill level of each player. A vital component of becoming a high performing team is strong team chemistry. Team chemistry if often referred to as the magic ingredient after… Continue reading
Why teambuilding training? Team building involves many levels of attention. It demands a clear understanding and sensitivity toward the various members of the team. Mutual respect, cooperation, interdependence, communication, enjoyment, and an increased level of trust of one another should… Continue reading
“Keith Waldman has been a great asset to Villanova Field Hockey and Villanova Field Hockey Camps. We have worked with Keith for many years and always see fantastic results after he has worked with our team.
Team chemistry is… Continue reading
There is much more to becoming a championship team than the skill level of each player. The amount of communication, working together, and mutual respect is crucial in becoming a high performing sports team. A vital component of winning the… Continue reading
Athletes at all levels face injuries. Whether these injuries are minor bumps, bruises or serious injuries that prevent an athlete from participating in her sport, the process of recovery can be psychologically devastating. Having a sports injury (serious knee… Continue reading
Beyond the X’s & O’s 10 Ways a Player Can Positively Impact Team Chemistry
- Positive Attitude on/off field
- Make an effort to get to know your teammates
- Pick someone up who had a tough day or is not playing well… Continue reading
