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Are We Teaching Athletes Skills That Translate to Improvement?
A disturbing trend is growing in coaching which is teaching our athletes skills that do not translate well to performance improvement. Let's explore.
Greg Lawlor
Jan 24
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Yes, There Is Something We Can Do In Support Of Young Athlete’s Mental Health.
While the results of a recent survey on Canadian youth hockey players mental health during the pandemic are alarming, the narrative around these result…
Greg Lawlor
Jan 17
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Learning From Parents Who Have Successfully Guided Their Kids Through All Levels of Sport.
Youth sport provides a platform and training ground for personal development. Despite the stories of the negative sports parents, there are also some p…
Greg Lawlor
Jan 10
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While Women Coaches are Currently Getting Some Recognition, Their Prominence Has Been a Lon…
Olga Hrycak coached boys/men basketball at the high school, collegiate & university levels for 48 years. Her journey is remarkable & we all stand to be…
Greg Lawlor
Jan 3
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Courage to Change Edition, Year End 2020. Covering Inspiration, Getting Better, Being the C…
Hope, optimism, aspiring to be better, persistence, overcoming doubt, empowerment, leadership, inspiration, work ethic, priority management, success st…
Greg Lawlor
Dec 27, 2020
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Being our Best Selves: The Physical Movement 2020 Health Edition.
The model emerging in our health and fitness is empowerment. Knowledge is power. We all need to be advocates of our own health in building ourselves up.
Greg Lawlor
Dec 20, 2020
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Leaders Are Made Not Born
We are not born with leadership skills. Like all skills, practice is required for us to get better. We look back on 2020 & the 29 editions of The Physi…
Greg Lawlor
Dec 13, 2020
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Role Modelling From Coaches & Parents. It's Never Been More Important Than Right Now.
These uncertain times require inspiration for our young athletes. Parents and Coaches, we may be the only real life modelling of good behavior our yout…
Greg Lawlor
Dec 6, 2020
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Summer of 1994, a 1987 Toyota Tercel & Typecasting in Youth Sports. How a Summer Basketbal…
Typecasting in youth sports can impede development. Part of a coach's job is to allow development through new experiences. Here is a reminder on how.
Greg Lawlor
Nov 29, 2020
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The Silver Lining to the Pandemic: Priority Shift & The Oddball Father/Son Workout Duo.
How to work on coaching skills, get in best shape of your life and connect with your son? Easy, just go through a pandemic.
Greg Lawlor
Nov 22, 2020
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Understanding Gen Z Athletes. Considerations That Will Make Us Better Coaches.
Young athletes of today are different than those of previous generations. Not necessarily bad, just different. Let's explore what those differences are…
Greg Lawlor
Nov 15, 2020
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The Revolutionary New Tool That Will Change The Way We Coach.
Mental training has always been a critical component in maximizing athlete potential in sports. There have been limited developmental tools for coaches…
Greg Lawlor
Nov 8, 2020
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