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???Why Team Building???
Teams: Why they succeed
Team experiences can be exhilarating. There is a bond formed when working with others and being mutually involved with searching for possible solutions rather than feeling alone and overwhelmed. There is the caring… Continue reading
What Every Coach Needs to Build a Championship Culture!
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The upcoming spring season will be here before you know it and now is a good time to book your pre-season team… Continue reading
There is a big difference between playing with confidence and being a cocky player in softball. It’s essential that coaches instill confidence in the players on their team. When coaches believe in their players, slowly but surely the players will… Continue reading
Build a Team Culture for Athletic Success
There is much more to becoming a championship caliber team than the skill level of each player. The amount of teamwork, communication, and mutual respect is crucial in becoming a high performing team.… Continue reading
Dealing with Pressure! We have all felt it, lived it, breathed it, and thought about it. Many athletes frequently go through periods of feeling an extra weight on their shoulders while trying to play the game they love. Dealing with… Continue reading
The Power of Teamwork! There is much more to becoming a championship team than the skill level of each player. The amount of communication, working together towards a common goal, trust, and mutual respect is crucial in becoming a… Continue reading
One of the keys to becoming a mentally tough athlete is to play the game with a high level of confidence. During my years working as a #team building/mental toughness coach, the most frequent request that I… 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
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
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
Winning the Mental Game of Softball is about Being in Control & Staying Focused. There are two concepts about staying in control: You cannot control what happens around you, but you can control how you choose to respond to any… Continue reading
One of the keys to becoming a mentally tough player is to play the game with a high level of confidence. During my years working as a team building/mental toughness coach, the most frequent request that I receive from players… Continue reading
2014 Keith Waldman – Optimal Performance Associates / NFHCA High School National Academic Squad
Listed below is a link to the 2014 Keith Waldman – Optimal Performance Associates / NFHCA High School National Academic Squad press release.… Continue reading
Dealing with Pressure! We have all felt it, lived it, breathed it, and thought about it. Many athletes frequently go through periods of feeling an extra weight on their shoulders while trying to play the game they love. Dealing… Continue reading
For many athletes, competition can be stressful when it should be fun. Last minute self-doubts often alter an athlete’s focus that can last from before the first whistle to the final second of competition, and for no… Continue reading
