Archive - The Physical Movement: Play. Lead. Be Strong.

TPM 284: The Business Case for Increasing Soccer Participation

An investment model for more participation + 10 additional ways we can give more opportunity for play to those who need it most.

Nov 24 •

TPM 283: The Doctor Crippled Me & This Is What It Taught Me.

I could not even lift a pencil without pain. A tough lesson but a worthwhile one.

Nov 17 •

TPM 282: What Makes A High Performance Athlete?

What may surprise many is that there is no set formula for success. Let's take a deeper dive.

Nov 10 •

TPM 281: 33 for 33.

33 things that are valuable in youth sport after 33 years.

Nov 3 •

October 2024

TPM #280: The Importance of Leading By Example & Setting High Standards In Youth Sport.

Do as I do, not just as I say has never been more important in leadership positions in 2024.

Oct 27 •

TPM #279: Teaching the Inner Game

Skill development in our youth athletes must include training on how and on what to concentrate.

Oct 20 •

#278: TPM Coach's Care: 3 Simple Things You Can Do For Better Health.

Coaches, parents, officials, volunteers: it takes some action to improve your health through self-care. Start here.

Oct 13 •

TPM #277: Being Grateful Makes Us Happier and Healthier.

Developing a gratitude mindset & skillset is a bridge to a better outlook, positive experience and change the way the brain processes information.

Oct 6 •

September 2024

#276: Expectations. Beware of the dangerous killjoy that can undermine having fun.

How to deal with expectations on the playing field.

Sep 29 •

#275: College Lacrosse Athletes Hospitalized By Ill-Advised Workout

Sport leaders need to get their head out of sand on the value and structure of appropriate training.

Sep 22 •

TPM #274: Playing College Sport: Unpacking 4 Layers In Sorting Reality From Fiction.

The dream of athletic scholarships is hyped sometimes beyond recognition, their pursuit is big business but reality requires due diligence and…

Sep 15 •

TPM #273: 5 Pillars To Being A Better Coach

It's time for a youth sport coach development model that rivals that of athlete development.

Sep 8 •

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