Remote Racquetball Coaching online works! I have the players to prove it!
Is it possible to be coached online without ever being on the court with someone? Yes, if…
The athlete possesses a good knowledge of biomechanics from previous sports or in general.
The athlete has a fast wifi provider for speedy uploads and downloads.
The athlete has patience and discipline to work on their craft and get the videos out in a timely manner.
The coach has the latest in technology. One telestration app on a phone is often not enough. (I possess four apps or platforms I use.)
The coach understands technique, positioning, shot selection, and other subtle nuances of our game.
The athlete possesses a great work ethic and practices what is taught.
I often get a comment like how do you coach so many athletes? I love working with athletes of all levels. I absolutely love comments like:
“My knees do not hurt! This technique works!”
“I am beating people I never used to beat before!”
“The players know something is different about my game. I’m not telling them!”
“My shoulders do not hurt! Thanks coach!”
“Coach, my game has gone up two levels thanks to you!”
I always reply to that last comment–something like this: “Your hard work makes me a hero! Thank you!”
Here is a fact-recently one of my websites I use for video analysis went down and I had to bring up all the videos I have done the last month for athletes. All 250 of them! 250 video reads! I store them too and keep them for my athletes!
Back to the “do I need to be on the court thing”. Video and talking things through works!