1st Time Sports Coaching Tips

New to coaching? Browse our articles about first time sports coaching tips around topics such as handling player cuts, team motivation, working with assistant coaches, etc.

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  The Power of Mental Maintenance

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  Joshua Dixon discusses the power of coaches and the importance of mental maintenance as an athlete.

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  Ashland Johnson on the Struggles that LGBTQ+ Athletes Face

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  Ashland Johnson discusses some of the struggles that LGBTQ+ athletes face in sport.

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  Coach Greg Carvel: What it Takes to be Champions

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  In this video, Greg Carvel talks about the steps a team and individual have to take to be champions.

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  Play to Win: IMPROVING THE LIVES OF LGBTQ YOUTH IN SPORTS

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  Transgender and gender-expansive youth face even greater barriers to sports participation.

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  Healing Centered Coaching: Asking "What is right with you?"

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  PCA and [Coaching Corps](https://coachingcorps.org/) both share a desire to ensure high quality coaches are...

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  9 Safety Tips To Ensure Emotional and Physical Safety of Players

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  Players should feel comfortable, cared for, and protected. These tips will help you keep them safe.

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  Defining The Role of a Coach: Game Changing Tips

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  Coaches can have a profound impact on their teams— here are some tips to change the game for kids.

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  Chrysa Chin on the Influence Coaches Have on Youth Athletes

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  In this clip, Chrysa Chin talks about the influence coaches have on youth athletes.

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  USMNT Coach Gregg Berhalter: Psychological Safety

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  Berhalter discusses creating psychological safety in the team environment to build resiliency in players.

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  USMNT Coach Gregg Berhalter: What is Positive Coaching?

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  USMNT Coach Gregg Berhalter discusses and articulates what positive coaching means to him.