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...]
Create a better plan for your own self care
written by Erica Quam Coaches have a tendency to put others first: and take care of everyone else's needs before their own. Coaches often tell the story that doing things for themselves is selfish or weak: like taking the day off, making time for quiet reflection, prioritizing a family event over … [Read more...]
How Gratitude Changes The Way You Think About Your Most Challenging Athletes
Written by Erica Quam It's the challenging athletes who drain you. The ones who take the most time and attention. They can zap your energy - while whittling away at your passion and inspiration. Just when you think you've got your team moving together in the right direction...the issues begin and … [Read more...]
Take 5 minutes to re-connect with your purpose as a coach
written by Erica Quam I've been checking in and talking with coaches who are in the middle of their seasons. One asked me a great question - somewhat rhetorically..., "If coaching is what I'm really supposed to be doing, why is it so dang hard?" It's easy to get bogged down in the day to day - … [Read more...]
3 Fundamentals for Coaches
written by Erica Quam At the beginning of each season, coaches often go back to the basics with their team. The focus is on the fundamentals...the building blocks...the essentials. Once the basics have been reviewed, the next skill or level of training can be introduced. So, what are … [Read more...]
You don’t have time NOT to reflect via @coachquam
written by Erica Quam It's important to take time at the end of the season to reflect on what actually happened. Look at the BIG picture...in reverse. Take a step back from your team and consciously think about what went well, what didn't go well, and … [Read more...]
4 Common Coaching Myths Debunked via @coachquam
written by Erica Quam Part of my work with coaches is helping them to realize their full potential and then help them to tap into it. I strive to help each coach become a stronger leader who shows up to their athletes in an authentic way - that is true to who they … [Read more...]
Need to change your ‘head space’?
written by Erica Quam How's your mindset? Do you ever doubt yourself or actions you've taken? Do you question decisions you've made or replay conversations you've had? Do fears come up of things that MAY happen or that keep you stuck - to take no action? Your skills, … [Read more...]
Purpose does not make you happy
written by Erica Quam I left collegiate coaching when I felt I was no longer living "my purpose." Afterwards, I went through a stretch of time where I was on a daily quest to find my "next purpose." I wanted it to be clearly defined. All wrapped up in a neat little package. With … [Read more...]