The Platinum Rule - By Jessica Bracamonte, Assistant Softball Coach at Duke University
Coaching the Whole Athlete is more than just a coach education program, it is a way to re-envision the coach-athlete relationship through a lens of human development, holism, authenticity and agency. It is an understanding that each individual has value beyond their athletic ability and that how we engage as coaches with our athletes leaves a lasting impact on their psycho-social well-being, identity development and self-confidence.
One of the best way to understand and engage with this perspective is to share and hear from others' stories. The Coaching the Whole Athlete blog will provide a platform for athletes, coaches and others to contribute their perspective and reflect on how this resonates with their own experiences.
Read below for experiences, stories and insights!
Off Season - By Chloe Maleski
Always an Athlete - by David "DJ" Reeves, former NFL Tight End/Duke University
What does it mean to be coachable? By Elizabeth Williams WNBA Player for the Atlanta Dream
Dream On - by Casey Sines: Personal Trainer, Coach, Model, Actor and former D1 Volleyball Player
My Journey to the Field of Sport Psychology by Johanna Van Arkel
Investing in People = The Key to Success - by Sam Nadel former DI Athlete/BAA Pro, Current UNC Coach
Why Quality Coaching Matters by Sarah McQuade, Coach Development Consultant & Sr. Director with USTA
Athlete Development through Relationship Building by Kasey Hill, University of Vermont Assist. Coach
Coaching the Holistic Athlete by Kim DeCesare, Former Division I and Professional Soccer Player
Never Enough - The Damaging Narrative that Fuels Fear, Burnout, Shame and An Unhealthy Way of Living
Missed Opportunities and Learning a Better Way to Coach - Jody Langdon: Professor & Coach Developer
From “Big Runner” to “Strong Runner” to “Chloe” - By Chloe Maleski, Mental Performance Coach
Treadmill Musings - by Brianna Welch
Creating a Culture of Excellence - by Tom Cuffe: Coach, Athletic Consultant and Motivational Speaker
My Why, by Brianna Welch
Advocating and Empowering - by Matt Belfield Head Track & Field and XC Coach, University of Vermont
“Take it in stride, focus on the process, stay positive and give it your all” - By Autumn Albrecht
When a Forgotten Athlete Finds Her Way - by Cody Newman, Former DI Soccer Player for Duke University
More Than a Runner - by Chanelle Price, 2014 World Indoor 800m Champion