by Erica Quam If you have a glass of water that has been sitting out overnight, you first have to dump the old water out before you can fill it with new, fresh, clean water. If your windows are dirty and you take time to clean them up, the view outside gets more … [Read more...]
A Simple Framework for Teambuilding
written by Erica Quam There are tons of articles, books and research on how to build a strong team. The amount of information we have access to today can be totally overwhelming. Coaches don't have time to see it all, hear it all and read it all+ACE From my experience, it helps to have a … [Read more...]
AP coach and player of the year: Auriemma and Stewart
The AP coach of the year and player of the year was announced at the end of the day of open team practices today: Geno Auriemma and Breanna Stewart. In receiving the honor, Auriemma was moved to tears. It's no exaggeration to say that every member of the media in the press room - including me … [Read more...]
Final Four coaches press conferences
Transcripts from yesterday: Geno Auriemma Quentin Hillsman Scott Rueck Mike Neighbors … [Read more...]
3 ways to get your athletes (and yourself) out of their comfort zone
written by Erica Quam They say life begins at the end of your comfort zone.??So why is it that we stay in our comfort zones instead of really living? FEAR OF THE FUTURE We are afraid of the unknown. We are afraid of what might happen. We are afraid to fail. HOLDING ONTO THE PAST We???ve … [Read more...]
4 ways to help your athletes get better sleep when the stakes are high
by Erica Quam Research??shows athletes can improve their performance - in training and in competition - by getting extra sleep.??Yet when the stakes are high at championship competitions, it can be harder and harder to fall asleep. Athletes can have stress and anxiety going into these … [Read more...]
Field hockey coach files Title IX lawsuit & other Iowa updates
The long awaited lawsuit against the University of Iowa was filed today by former field hockey coach Tracy Griesbaum. As expected, the complaint alleges a department culture of discrimination against women and points places responsibility on current Athletics Director Gary Barta who has been in the … [Read more...]
3 things to do when you get triggered
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...]