by Ryan Krzykowski | Oct 10, 2014 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
What makes us describe someone as a strong person? Exactly what is strength? Last week I was in a Coaching Life Group meeting with a Coach who had developed a new Coaching Purpose Statement. The whole thing was outstanding, containing powerful words about training...
by matt@communityforcoaches.org | Oct 5, 2014 | Blog 2, General, Matt Williams
Photo Credit: phxwebguy via Compfight CC “You play to win the game” (Herm Edwards) If any of you are NFL fans, you likely recognize Herm Edwards’ quote. His press conference where he said that quote ranks among one of the most memorable press conferences of any NFL...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Sep 26, 2014 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
A couple conversations and situations this week have had me thinking again. In a Coaching Life Group meeting an important question was raised. I’m paraphrasing, but it was something like this: “If a Coach’s job often depends on winning enough...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Sep 12, 2014 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
I couldn’t believe he actually said it. But he did. We all heard it. It was an 11 year old fall baseball game last Saturday afternoon. My son’s team was playing this team of kids who absolutely mashed. These kids could really hit the ball. After the...
by matt@communityforcoaches.org | Sep 9, 2014 | Blog 2, General, Matt Williams
It is common knowledge that intrinsic motivation is more effective than extrinsic motivation. Any leadership or sports psychology book will tell you that. As coaches, we know that if our athletes are motivated intrinsically then they will work harder and longer than...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Aug 22, 2014 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
I am going to attempt the impossible. I am going to write a blog post on August 22, 2014 about gender issues in sports and culture without making more than this one mention of Mo’ne Davis and the Little League World Series. I’ve got no problem with...
