A player recently approached me and asked if we could talk about moving up to a higher-level team. I was impressed that they had the courage to initiate a conversation about something important to them. They were respectful, thoughtful, and willing to listen. That player advocated for themselves. They identified something they wanted and had […]
Tag: Coaching
Getting Through Preseason in One Piece
It is that time of year when the grass smells like field hockey. This time of year feels like New Year’s, a time for renewal. It is definitely one of my favorite seasons. As a coach, I get super excited to buy new dry-erase markers (fun fact – these do not last and my players […]
5 Leadership Lessons I Learned Playing Sports
We won the national championship! That was one of the best days of my life, but now, as we all look back, it wasn’t that one win that made the moment great; it was the journey. There were so many leadership lessons learned on and off the field hockey field that helped drive everyone to […]