COACHES CORNER

To support and elevate our coaches by providing clear, consistent, and accessible resources that enhance their ability to teach, lead, and develop players. Our mission is to equip coaches with the knowledge, tools, and best practices needed to create meaningful training environments, strengthen communication, and foster player growth at every level. By investing in coach education, we aim to build a uniﬁed, informed coaching community that positively inﬂuences players, families, and the overall club experience.

Performance Mindset: Building A Tough and Connected Team by Jon McGraw

During the She Champions Summit a few weeks back, Jon McGraw shared insights on how the brain works and how or mindset, thoughts and emotions shape our experiences. Here are the main takeaways from his talk:

How the Brain Works
❖ Left Side

Past & Future
ME
What's Wrong
Thinks in Language

❖ Right side

NOW
We, greater than me
It's all good
Thinks in pictures
Thoughts & Emotions
❖ When delivering a message to team think about:

How you deliver
Who needs it
Who needs opposite message

❖ Emotions

A temporary chemical reaction/change to help understand moment

❖ When dealing with thoughts and emotions

separate
embrace
➢ evaluate
Ice Breaker to connect a team
❖ 4 h’s

Hometown
Hero
Hardship
Hope