I have always been a strong believer in long term athlete development. This article is a good, short summary of what that means. Essentially, for kids to excel in a sport, they need to follow their passion and interests, enjoy competing and practicing, be self-driven, and enjoy a supportive but not pushy environment (ie coaches and parents) which fosters their long-term development.
Training advice
Nice exercise series combining strength/coordination/flexibility
Thanks to James Marshall (@CoachExcelsior) who shared this nice progressive routine via Twitter. I like exercises that combine strength, coordination and flexibility.
Settling the squatting debate
Some inspiration for coaches from Frank Dick
Watch this video, excerpts of an interview with former British top coach Frank Dick. I love one of his opening lines: “If change is happening to you, you must be adaptable. If you’re trying to make change happen, you must be creative.”