Training for Racquetball!!
Off-court training for racquetball players is something athletes should address for increased success. A good trainer can really make a difference in an athlete’s performance.(both ways-good and bad!) Periodized strength training makes for great athletic performance. The idea is to go through your event calendar and pick the weeks you want to peak. Then you […]
Coaching Coaches
Coaches Coaching Coaches 1. (to the athletes) Find an experienced coach, believe in them, learn, mentor under them, and improve at what you do, 2. (to the coaches) Get to know your athletes-no, I mean really know them. What makes them compete, what is their moral compass, how much do they want to win? What […]
Train Specific to be Terrific!
One of the questions frequently asked is “How do you train for racquetball?” Here is my take on this loaded question. First, everyone comes to me with different skills. I try to make a plan around those skills. For example if someone is strong, the strength training component of the program probably will not be […]
Parental Feedback
So I receive all sorts of mail from other sports and I love reading articles about coaching and specifically, youth coaching. There was an article about how to approach your child’s coach about more playing time for your son or daughter. It seemed to be a reasonable article to me. I did think that […]
Jesse James Racquetball
I was reading the story of Jesse James and his gang. What in the world does that have to do with racquetball? Here is what struck me. They decided to find an easy bank to rob and settled on Northfield, Minnesota. As soon as they rode into town they were marked men. Nobody rode horses […]
Coaching Tips
Coaching clinic–A parent told me recently their child felt calm when I showed up at their match. How do you calm an athlete? Read on! 1. Look calm, smile, and look relaxed, even if you are not. 2. Stop with the hand signals-I do these rarely and when I do most are mis-interpreted. Some coaches […]
CyberCoaching
Is it possible to be coached online without ever being on the court with someone? Yes, and I have proof! Here is what you will need: 1. A Fast wifi provider for speedy uploads and downloads. 2. Patience and discipline to work on your craft and get the videos out to coach in a timely […]
Shot Selection 101
Mix your shots up!! Easy to say, harder to do. Why? Read on! Is your shot selection repetitive? Think it through. Is your opponent heading for your shot before you hit it? Cannot tell you how many matches out of the corner of my eye I would spy my opponent taking off for where the […]
How to Play the Brute!
This email floated across my desk recently. “Coach, thanks so much for your daily tips. Here is a question for you. Do you have any advice about women playing men. I play a lot of men and have to out think them all the time. Thanks in advance– Anonymous Lady from LA Dear Anonymous, Here […]
Video Review
Rehashing an entire match takes time and patience. When my athletes and I go over a match, one hour at least is needed to gauge the ebb and flow of competition. One of my favorite questions is, “What were you thinking on this shot?” Another favorite observation of mine is “Here’s what I feel you […]