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To rerun this article in a magazine, newspaper, website, or e-newsletter with permission from Human Kinetics, Inc., please contact the marketing department at 1-800-747-4457 or MarkA@hkusa.com. Harness the Power of Player Progress Nothing is more inspiring to players than signs of improvement. Evidence of increased competence is a fundamental driver of motivation and the first of the player development 4 C’s (competence, confidence, connection, character) I highlighted in Coaching Better Every Season. Yet, how often do we actually show our players that they are better at something than they were before? Typically, we rely solely on competition statistics (goals, assists,...

To rerun this article in a magazine, newspaper, website, social media, or e-newsletter with permission from Human Kinetics, Inc., please contact the marketing department at 1-800-747-4457 or MarkA@hkusa.com. Jumpstart Your Practices The way you start practice sets the tone for the rest of the training session. The goal is to start practice, much like a competition, with enthusiasm and high energy. This builds positive momentum that will carry over into the rest of the practice, increasing the likelihood of having a quality training session with high athlete focus and engagement. Activate the Body and Mind In addition to the traditional...