written by Erica Quam We're taking a closer look at your daily habits in the following 3 areas: PRODUCTIVITY SUPPORT?? SELF CARE Being a coach, means being a leader. Being a leader means being seen. When you are out there in front of your group, you open yourself up to criticism, … [Read more...]
What habits are you bringing into this season? Part 2 of 3
written by Erica Quam This article is part 2 in a 3-part series on habits. In this post we're looking at support. PRODUCTIVITY SUPPORT - This week we'll focus on support. SELF CARE People operate from a very different place when they don't have support. Life … [Read more...]
What habits are you bringing into the season? Part 1 of 3
written by Erica Quam This is an exciting time in collegiate athletics. ??Everything is brand new again, everyone is undefeated, and most teams, athletes, and coaches are riding the summer high of optimism. This was always my favorite time of the year. ??To begin … [Read more...]
7 ideas for your next team retreat
written by Erica Quam I love team-building. I'm absolutely fascinated by human behavior and group dynamics. (To be honest...I kind of geek out on it.) One of my favorite things to do as a coach is to plan team retreats. I love everything about them. I think it's why … [Read more...]
How well do you coach accountability?
??written by Erica Quam Take a Self Assessment Rate yourself on each statement based on the scale:??4 +AD0 Always, 3 +AD0 Often, 2 +AD0 Rarely, 1 +AD0 Never Add up your points as you go then compare to the descriptions below. I let my team know what my expectations are,??what I want … [Read more...]
Mistakes Coaches Make (Thinking They’re Doing the Right Thing)
written by Erica Quam Some of the greatest lessons we learn are from past experiences. As we go through life, we learn, grow and evolve. We make mistakes.??Our experiences add up over time - so much so, we actually change as people. CLICK TO TWEET: It's not about the mistakes we make. It's how … [Read more...]
Do You Believe You Deserve A Vacation?
written by Erica Quam The culture of college athletics is challenging. BELIEF +ACM-1 There???s a belief - with some coaches - that the time and effort you put in directly correlates to how successful you are. A 9 to 5 job? How about 6 to 9????plus weekends and holidays+ACE- … [Read more...]
5 things coaches can do to create more time
written by Erica Quam Is it possible you have more time than you think? Most coaches I know talk about how busy they are and how they don't have ANY time do to ANYTHING else. Look a little closer and you may find you have more time than you think. It's time to get really honest and clear about … [Read more...]
Sports And The Importance Of FUN!
written by Erica Quam Sports are supposed to be fun, right? It seems that commitment is indirectly correlated to fun...when an athlete dedicates more time, effort and energy to something they seem to have less fun. In collegiate athletics, many … [Read more...]
Spring cleaning for coaches - from the inside out
by Erica Quam If you have a glass of water that has been sitting out overnight, you first have to dump the old water out before you can fill it with new, fresh, clean water. If your windows are dirty and you take time to clean them up, the view outside gets more … [Read more...]