Great coaches matter, and they definitely make a difference. Their knowledge matters. Their relationships matter. Their leadership matters. People are the driving force behind every successful performance environment. But there is a reality that every environment eventually faces: People leave. Coaches take new jobs. Administrators change. Athletes graduate. Staff responsibilities shift. And when the success of a program lives entirely inside one person’s head, progress leav

One of the most interesting things about coaching is that knowledge often changes how we communicate. Early in our careers, we simplify because we have to. We don’t know enough to make things complicated. Then something happens. We learn more. We attend clinics. We earn certifications. We read research. We gain experience. And suddenly, everything becomes more complex. Exercise selection becomes more detailed. Programming becomes more advanced. Terminology becomes more te