Philosophy
Coaches: Make Time to THINK!
How do you think? It seems like a silly question to ask. After all, thinking is something we take for granted. It occurs naturally if we simply pause for a moment and let our mind go to work. What if the question was, what do you do when you encounter a problem in an athletes…
Read MoreAre you a Planner or Intuitive Type Coach?
Writers of fiction are often separated into two categories: planners and pantsers. Planners take the time to prepare a deep outline, mapping out each ebb and flow of the plot. On the other hand, pantsers, short for ‘flying by the seat of their pants’, have a rough idea of the story and where it…
Read MoreSeparating My Identity From Running
My new book, The Passion Paradox is on sale now!! Instead of spending paragraphs explaining why you should buy it, I want to show you why this book is so important to me. And if you resonate with what’s written below, please consider buying it or sharing about the book. Thank You! Also, we are so close to being a…
Read MoreWhat the Wright Brothers Can Teach Us About Coaching.
We all know the story of Orville and Wilbur Wright. Two bicycle mechanics who conquered the seemingly impossible, flight. But how did two mechanics, without a college education, without financial backing beat others to the punch? A comparison to their US rival, Samuel Langley, provides some clues. Langley, the head of the Smithsonian at the…
Read MoreThe Rise of the Experts of Everything: A Deep Dive or Superficial Learning
We’re in the age of gurus and experts. Create a platform large enough and you have a built-in calling card that screams listen to me, I know what I’m talking about. Not only are we inundated with gurus, the way in which we consume, learn, and understand has shifted. Until recently, there had always been…
Read MoreThe Insecurity of Hard work
If you work hard, you can achieve anything. These fine words are burned into our collective conscience. It’s part of our DNA, the American dream. We need to believe that hard work can triumph over circumstance. Look no further than our ready and rapid acceptance of the 10,000-hour rule, which many (incorrectly) interpreted to mean…
Read MoreThe Problem With the ‘Hack’ Culture
Venture down the self-help aisle of any bookstore and you’ll see it littered with titles about hacks, quick fixes, burning fat, and accessing mystic sounding theta brainwaves. We’re told that a ‘superfood’ can cure cancer, that a new routine will fix our motivation problems, and that a brain-training program will teach us how to learn…
Read MoreFootball is Holding Back the Strength and Conditioning Profession- A reaction to the Oregon fiasco:
Yesterday, news broke that several Oregon players had been admitted to the hospital due to an excessively strenuous workout that the new strength and condition coaches implemented. It consisted of an hour of continuous “push ups and up/downs,” among other things. Appalled by such a blatant mistake in my profession, I posted a link with…
Read MoreMy Rules of Coaching and Learning for 2017
Simple and Usable. These two words became the theme of the year. If an idea or concept is not simple enough to be usable, then what good does it do? Complexity may feel as though it has to be right, but let me tell you a secret. Complexity is a way to trick ourselves and…
Read MoreMy Top Coaching Books of 2016: Books that make you think!
Every year I post a list of the books I’ve learned the most from (for example 2014 list, 2013 list). Over time, my reading interests have shifted as I evolve as a coach. I’ve found myself branching out to ever-expanding domains, while still trying to return to the basics. This year’s list is a perfect…
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