Everyday This Week - Practice Between Practices

Every day this week, spend time working on your game outside of practice.

Everyday.

If there is something that you are struggling with at practice, practice that at home.

Don't be the same player with the same struggles next week that you are today.

PLAYERS:  Every practice, your coach teaches you something new or you work on something.  In between practices, work on what you were taught so that you are better at the next practice.  This is how you get better; by working on your game on your own.

PLAYERS:  Learn from your games too.  If there is something that you struggle with in games or something that you don't understand or something that you want to do better, practice it.  If you lose the ball in certain spots, miss certain shots, or don't feel comfortable at certain times, work on those skills and situations on your own in between games.

PARENTS:  Watch your kid at practice and during games so that you can provide valuable feedback for them and help them grow.  Watch what they work on in practice and help them practice this at home.  Watch what your athlete's role is in the game, and help them improve their ability to execute at home.

Help your athlete by being aware of what your athlete needs help with. 

COACHES:  Talk to your athletes about their strengths and weaknesses.  Let them know, with examples, what they do well and what they struggle with.  Give them guidance, resources, and tools that will help them improve their strengths and weaknesses.

Talk to their parents about where they stand and about their strengths and weaknesses.