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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!
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The Platinum Rule - By Jessica Bracamonte, Assistant Softball Coach at Duke University
...you can push your players to be the very best version of themselves AND do it in a way that they will respect and appreciate you
Jessica Bracamonte
Feb 24, 20226 min read
Off Season - By Chloe Maleski
While grinding is important to be successful in sport, it's more important to be intentional & know when to work and when to rest & recover
Chloe Maleski
Jul 14, 20213 min read
Always an Athlete - by David "DJ" Reeves, former NFL Tight End/Duke University
Being an athlete is a huge part of my identity and it's always going to be a part of me. I was struggling with the stress of uncertainty...
David "DJ" Reeves
Jun 21, 20213 min read
What does it mean to be coachable? By Elizabeth Williams WNBA Player for the Atlanta Dream
I would not be where I am in my leadership role..if not for those who challenge the status quo & redefine what it means to be coachable.
Elizabeth Williams
Jun 16, 20213 min read
Dream On - by Casey Sines: Personal Trainer, Coach, Model, Actor and former D1 Volleyball Player
What would’ve happened if I believed in Casey as much as I believed in Casey the Volleyball Player?
Casey Sines
May 3, 20215 min read
My Journey to the Field of Sport Psychology by Johanna Van Arkel
"No one understood the intense scrutiny and pressure of the NFL, paired with the overwhelming sense of failure after not making the team."
Johanna Van Arkel
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Investing in People = The Key to Success - by Sam Nadel former DI Athlete/BAA Pro, Current UNC Coach
If you care about somebody as a whole person, that is how he/she will ultimately thrive in all aspects of life -including running.
Samantha Nadel
Apr 14, 20216 min read
Why Quality Coaching Matters by Sarah McQuade, Coach Development Consultant & Sr. Director with USTA
Excellent coaches.. are unafraid to use silence as a go-to teaching tool, giving the player quality time and space to think
Sarah McQuade
Apr 1, 20213 min read
Athlete Development through Relationship Building by Kasey Hill, University of Vermont Assist. Coach
What I’ve learned thus far is that showing athletes you care about them as individuals is the most important act of coaching you can achieve
Kasey Hill
Mar 26, 20213 min read
Coaching the Holistic Athlete by Kim DeCesare, Former Division I and Professional Soccer Player
I do not think it is a coincidence that in an empowering environment [we] were happy, eager, playing well and winning games.
Kim DeCesare
Mar 18, 20216 min read
Never Enough - The Damaging Narrative that Fuels Fear, Burnout, Shame and An Unhealthy Way of Living
The message that we are never done, and if we do stop we are.."less than" is causing damage to our physical, mental and emotional health"
Brianna Welch
Mar 11, 202119 min read
Missed Opportunities and Learning a Better Way to Coach - Jody Langdon: Professor & Coach Developer
Athletes are far more willing to work hard when they know their coach supports them unconditionally.
Jody Langdon
Feb 9, 20214 min read
From “Big Runner” to “Strong Runner” to “Chloe” - By Chloe Maleski, Mental Performance Coach
I just was holding on too tight to this identity as a runner that I was unable to support and foster all other parts of my being.
Chloe Maleski
Jan 25, 20214 min read
Treadmill Musings - by Brianna Welch
It is the space between: the past and the present -- the before and after -- the what was and what will be.
Brianna Welch
Jan 7, 20213 min read
Creating a Culture of Excellence - by Tom Cuffe: Coach, Athletic Consultant and Motivational Speaker
As we close out the 2020 calendar year, we may be looking inward at the best way to improve ourselves professionally going forward into...
Tom Cuffe
Dec 31, 20205 min read
My Why, by Brianna Welch
..the importance of being the author of ones own story and clarifying what it means to live fully..
Brianna Welch
Dec 17, 20207 min read
Advocating and Empowering - by Matt Belfield Head Track & Field and XC Coach, University of Vermont
There is no doubt that we can train and instruct athletes without considering the “whole”, but coaching to me has always been a lot more...
Matt Belfield
Dec 4, 20206 min read
“Take it in stride, focus on the process, stay positive and give it your all” - By Autumn Albrecht
For the first time in a long time, I realized that there was more to me than running.
Autumn Albrecht
Oct 26, 20206 min read
When a Forgotten Athlete Finds Her Way - by Cody Newman, Former DI Soccer Player for Duke University
Supporting the whole athlete is revolutionary and important work. We are complex beings and should be seen and understood that way.
Cody Newman
Oct 5, 20209 min read
More Than a Runner - by Chanelle Price, 2014 World Indoor 800m Champion
He was more concerned with getting me to understand that at end of the day, there’s so much more to life than sports.
Chanelle Price
Sep 28, 20205 min read
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