written by Erica Quam I love teaching yoga to give people tools to find more freedom in their bodies and more quietness in their minds. And I'll be the first to admit that I struggle with some of the same challenges that come up for my students when it comes to quieting the … [Read more...]
The Coaches Conundrum
The Coaches Conundrum: Q: I'm a coach, a wife, and a mom with two kids. I'm tired, stressed, and overwhelmed. I'm starting to let things fall through the crack in all different areas. I see other coaches doing everything well. Why can't I balance it all? This is - in my opinion - the coaches … [Read more...]
3 questions to ask your athletes entering championship season
written by Erica Quam As a coach, getting ready for championship season can be stressful. The pressure is on and the stakes are high. You and your athletes are under a higher amount of stress. What can you do to keep your team (and yourself) grounded as you strive for peak performance? Here … [Read more...]
Coach Quam: No Drama
written by Erica Quam One of the things coaches deal with on their teams is drama. Your athletes can be in great shape, tuned up, and ready to go. Yet their performance may be impacted by "stuff" that comes up through relationships, interactions, and their their social lives. … [Read more...]
5 words to change for more powerful communication
written by Erica Quam Communication is a leadership skill that we can work on and improve. Words are powerful. The things we say shape our experiences and relationships. Teach your student-athletes how to choose responsible language. Words are the difference … [Read more...]
Coaching: When Less is More
written by Erica Quam In our busy world...everyone seems to be racing to do more, work more, get more, achieve more. Have we reached the breaking point? Athletes start younger, specialize earlier, and work harder than ever before at an early age. Parents push their kids to achieve more and … [Read more...]
Leadership takes practice!
written by Erica Quam Leadership. It's harder than it sounds. As a young head coach, I definitely had an incorrect assumption my first year - that athletes would arrive to the team, know how to lead, and be the spark to bring the group together. I quickly learned as a … [Read more...]
Create your own highlight reel for 2016
written by Erica Quam The new year is full of hope and possibilities. Wouldn't it be fun to have your very own movie trailer - a preview - for the year ahead?...something to get you excited for the highlights of 2016 and better prepared for the challenges that will come … [Read more...]
A Powerful Ritual for the New Year
by Erica Quam Beginnings...bring a different energy! I love the start of a new year. There's something exhilarating about a fresh start and a clean slate: a new calendar, writing the number 1, and re-training the brain to write a '16 instead of a '15 on checks (if you … [Read more...]
Reflect, Reset and Realign for the Year Ahead
written by Erica Quam Do you ever go home feeling like you've just worked hard all day and gotten nothing done? As a coach, you do a LOT each day! Sometimes you don't even realize it. Your to-do list constantly gets interrupted by dealing with the actual day to day of your job. It's easy to … [Read more...]