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Things to develop your coaching and have a greater impact on your athletes. You define what your “elite” is!

By Isaac Leung, Athletic Skills

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Hey reader,

Your time I know can often be short and I know many coaches say to me that they don’t have time to learn and develop their coaching or even add S&C in to their coaching.

Well, here are 3 easy wins you can do to change your mindset, coaching delivery and have a greater impact on your athletes movement.

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Use Your Warm-Up to Your Advantage

Warm-ups are often thought of as boring, repetitive, and something to just "get through" before the main session. But if you’re already dedicating time to warming up, why not make it as productive as possible? Introduce structure and drills that develop your athletes' movement skills.

Incorporate activities like running, jumping, landing, turning, and more. Use this time to coach your athletes on how to move well, all while keeping it fun and engaging. A well-planned warm-up can seamlessly transition into your main session, improving performance and focus.

Say goodbye to the lap around the pitch and static stretching—make warm-ups count!

Use “Drive-By Coaching”

During your technical drills, take a moment to pull an athlete aside for a quick coaching intervention. Maybe you notice a player struggling with a certain movement. Spend 30 seconds with them to offer a cue, a reminder of what you’ve been working on, or even a quick drill to reinforce the skill.

Think of it as “drive-by coaching”: a fast, targeted adjustment before putting the athlete back into the session. These short interventions can have a big impact over time, allowing you to drip-feed coaching in a way that doesn’t disrupt the session.

Give Players Homework

This one is often overlooked: give your players ownership of their own development. Show them a couple of drills, explain why these movements or qualities are important for their performance, and encourage them to work on these skills at home.

Many skills can be developed outside of team sessions—at home, in the park, or at the gym. The more ownership players take over their development, the better equipped they’ll be to succeed when times are tough on the pitch.

Give these tips a go and let me know how you go!

Speak soon,

Isaac 🙂 

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