Training Coaches
When you coach long enough, athletes will come into your program and athletes will leave. From day one, I explain I am teaching an athlete how to coach themselves during a game and make adjustments. Once you understand the mechanics of body movement and footwork you can make those game time changes. Back to the […]
Avoid the Cliques!
Cliques! I hate racquetball cliques! Back in the day when I was top dog in the club I would play anybody and everybody who was close to A level and above. I encouraged everyone to play anyone. Then I moved to Syracuse, NY and a local club went bankrupt. They all came over to our […]
Tips for Parents!!
Junior racquetball tournament play can be a mine field for parents to walk through! Here are some tips to help you navigate: 1. Not all Parents are “nice” during their child’s competition but that does not mean you can’t be! 2. Not all opposing coaches are “nice” either but see rule 1. 3. Keep priorities […]
Racquetball For Love of the Game
Wow-a friend of mine just sent me some video analysis from another pro. I will say this about that pro-They are good at teaching fundamentals and are excellent in teaching technique. A few things I noticed- 1. Big holes in the analysis-some of the issues were discussed, but I saw many more. 2. In defense […]
Parents, Friend or Foe?
Bear with me here because there is a lesson in this post for all of us junior coaches. Recently read an article about what high school coaches want from parents. One Coach said something like-“go the stands, sit down, shut up, and do not be rude!” (the rude thing, maybe a little ironic after that […]
All Over the Stat’s
Great conversation with a very good player a few days ago.This little back and forth can sometimes show why just practicing vs organized practicing can make a huge difference. Player: “Other than the serve I am just not improving that much!” Coach: How are your practices? Player: I work on shots until I feel comfortable. […]
Football Racquetball?
Slice’em Up!!
Recycled Oldies!!!
Mixed Dubs
Mixed doubles observations. I have the luxury of coaching some very talented up and coming ladies. So I begin popping in the videos they send me of their mixed doubles matches, indoors and outdoors. I have to post my thoughts as a public service announcement. To the lower skilled player who is getting every shot […]
Chair-side Analysis
In the past I was watching tournaments online and some had already been played; I watched six divisions at once! I noticed many matches were lost due to poor strategy. Case one, a young strong athlete is playing an older more experienced control player. Why lob? I do not get it? Attack the older player!!!! […]