BUILDING THE ATHLETE FIRST—MAGNUS NORMAN ON GUIDING TENNIS PLAYERS FROM GOOD TO GREAT
In the world of youth athletics, the word “great” often describes what is, in fact, much closer to ordinary. Great job, great practice, great effort out there. As the Technical Director and co-founder of the Good to Great Tennis Academy in Stockholm, Sweden, Magnus Norman knows firsthand what separates the great…
Yes, Informed Continuity: A 3-Phase Plan for Coaching Through Cancellations
Coaching youth sports, I operate with a handful of “All the Time” principles: have fun, never quit, and do no harm. These principles apply whether I’m coaching teenage girls in a competitive soccer match or managing elementary schoolers in a recreational softball game. They apply during the most unpleasant weather, during early morning…
Schwingfest! Fusing Traditional Sport With A High Performance Model
The stadium is packed with 50,000 boisterous fans. The athletes—locked in a battle of grit, guile, and absolute strength—have competed and trained for three years just to qualify. It is a sport of sudden triumphs and centuries-old traditions; it is a sport of ruthless gamesmanship and respectful customs. It is…