Weekly Roundup - #17 | Giving Feedback, Enhancing Decision-Making, Mental Performance & Cognitive Bias in Youth Sports
Welcome to the Weekly Roundup!
This new series will allow us to take a quick look back at the insights shared during the week as well as give you a sneak peak into what I’m currently working on.
I’m glad to have you share this journey with me.
⏮️ This Week’s Highlights:
Art of Feedback
Feedback is an essential part of coaching. My thoughts on five key components when it comes to giving feedback. Read more. . .
Key Skills in Youth Sports
When it comes to skills, we often think of the technical and tactical aspects. I tend to disagree. These three skills are more powerful. Read more. . .
What's in a Decision?
Invasion games, such as basketball have a lot of noise and not a lot of signal. Deciphering that within seconds is tough, but not impossible Read more. . .
Mental Performance
Your biggest opponent is often not your opposition, but your mind. Athletes who can tame their minds drastically enhance their performance. Read more. . .
Post-Season Self-Evaluation
The post-season is almost upon us. Being able to take a step back and evaluate your performance is needed if you are to continuously improve. Read more. . .
Power of Play
Playing is a lost art, one that allowed athletes to continuously level up. In the absence of kids being on the streets, coaches can adapt their environment to get the same results. Read more. . .
Effort transcends Results
Winning gives you an immediate emotional high. It is like a drug that you want to keep taking, but your effort is more powerful in the long run. Read more. . .
🆕 New Series - Exploration of Cognitive Biases
I’m exploring the different cognitive biases and how they play out in youth sports. Keep your eyes out for the weekly feature only available for subscribers.
2️⃣ Youth Coaching and Confirmation Bias
⏭️ Upcoming Posts:
I never got around to finishing desirable difficulties and how it helps shape learning. It’s still a work in progress
In a recent game, my team was up 15 points with 6 minutes left in the game. Somehow, we ended up losing by 4. I’m going to share my reflections so that I am better prepared for this next time around.
Keep your eye out for the posts on confirmation and survivorship bias.
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