How To! with Mike Pesca How To Be a Better Coach (Encore)
Aug 26, 2025
Doug Lemov, author of 'Teach Like a Champion,' shares his coaching wisdom alongside Amanda Ripley. They discuss the emotional rollercoaster of coaching youth sports, emphasizing the need for training and strong communication. Lemov highlights balancing fairness with competition, the importance of rituals for overcoming losses, and strategies for managing parents' expectations. Listeners gain insights into fostering a supportive environment and nurturing young athletes through constructive feedback and personal growth.
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Teach In Practice, Not During Games
- Avoid teaching new skills during games because players' working memory is limited.
- Teach at practice and use short reminders during games that refer to practiced cues.
Chase One Rabbit At A Time
- Focus players on one teaching point at a time to avoid overwhelming working memory.
- Use clipboards to collect other feedback and choose the single most important cue to deliver.
Manage Parents Proactively
- Set expectations with parents at season start and tell them what to do, not just what to avoid.
- Align parents to coach goals so their sideline comments support team learning.
