by Coach Mike | Oct 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
In previous blogs I’ve mentioned that I see myself as a teacher-coach. As a teacher, I plant seeds of positivity and growth and, as a coach, I get results. However, what if the athlete you’re working with is having difficulty staying focused, is upset, or...
by Coach Mike | Dec 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Learning when to use progressions and regressions can be a bit challenging. Having a trained eye is what separates a good trainer/coach from an excellent one. This specific skill set enables the coach to know when it’s time to move the athlete to the next level. The...
by Coach Mike | Nov 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
The thoughts and ideas I’m about to share come from different resources, inspirations, personal experiences, and most importantly, from the families and athletes with whom I work. As I mentioned in my last blog, all the athletes I train have very different learning...
by Coach Mike | May 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
There are few professions in this world that give you the power to shape a young individual’s life; coaching is one of them. Coaching is like baking a cake: it’s one part teacher, one part mentor, one part motivator, and one part role model. A coach has the...
by Coach Mike | Apr 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
It seems that it’s getting harder and harder for society to relate to the idea of improvement because we live in such a result-oriented world. Think about it: when was the last time someone told you you did a good job, improved upon your skills, or gave you some sort...
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