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Jill Ellis – Coach of the World's Best Team
Jul 12, 2019
Winter is Coming — And We Are Here For You
The days are shorter, the wind is blowing harder, snow is falling, the darkness is taking over. . . This can only mean one thing — winter is coming. For many sports, the winter is off-season. It's too cold and there's too much snow or rain to be outside. However,...
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Online Coaching
By Alex Berlin About 90% of the calls I have with users inevitably turns into subscription businesses and how a coach/trainer/mentor can leverage platforms to offer this. Since we talk to coaches all day, every day — we have some good insight on this topic and how to...
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How To Use Social Media for Coaching
Social media is a great way to connect with other coaches and athletes, and it's a great way to share your knowledge. The amount of people who use social media around the world is mind-blowing, with 3.5 billion online users. That's one-in-three people using social...
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Qualities of a Successful Coach
What exactly is a coach? A coach is a leader, motivator, teacher and so much more. Many coaches have a lot of character qualities in common because it takes a certain type of person to be a successful coach. There are many qualities that make up a good coach — but...
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Helping Your Athletes Set Goals
As a coach, it is important to help your athletes set goals so they have something to work towards. Setting goals are crucial for athlete success. It helps them stay committed and work hard. Whether it's a long or short term goal, it is important to establish that...
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Effective Communication Tools For Coaching
Ignore your athlete, give them negative facial expressions, respond with one word answers and don't look them eye-to-eye — these are all examples of terrible communication. We are here to tell you to do the exact opposite. This may seem like common sense, but you may...
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Importance of Technology in Coaching
Technology is growing at such a fast pace that it’s almost impossible to keep up with it all. Everyone is aware of how many people use technology, but are you aware of how immense it really is? To help you comprehend the immensity of technology and it’s growth, try...
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Jill Ellis – Coach of the World’s Best Team
Jill Ellis has been making history since she started coaching the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) in 2014, but it hasn't been an easy ride. On Sunday, July 7, 2019, Coach Ellis and USWNT won gold at the FIFA Women's World Cup against the Netherlands, with a final...
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Recognizing Dehydration In Athletes
It's officially summertime and the heat has taken over in most places. On June 23 we celebrate National Hydration Day as a reminder for everyone to stay hydrated, especially in these warmer months. It is especially important for athletes to stay hydrated as they are...
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