written by Erica Quam We're taking a closer look at your daily habits in the following 3 areas: PRODUCTIVITY SUPPORT?? SELF CARE Being a coach, means being a leader. Being a leader means being seen. When you are out there in front of your group, you open yourself up to criticism, … [Read more...]
What habits are you bringing into this season? Part 2 of 3
written by Erica Quam This article is part 2 in a 3-part series on habits. In this post we're looking at support. PRODUCTIVITY SUPPORT - This week we'll focus on support. SELF CARE People operate from a very different place when they don't have support. Life … [Read more...]
What habits are you bringing into the season? Part 1 of 3
written by Erica Quam This is an exciting time in collegiate athletics. ??Everything is brand new again, everyone is undefeated, and most teams, athletes, and coaches are riding the summer high of optimism. This was always my favorite time of the year. ??To begin … [Read more...]
7 ideas for your next team retreat
written by Erica Quam I love team-building. I'm absolutely fascinated by human behavior and group dynamics. (To be honest...I kind of geek out on it.) One of my favorite things to do as a coach is to plan team retreats. I love everything about them. I think it's why … [Read more...]
How well do you coach accountability?
??written by Erica Quam Take a Self Assessment Rate yourself on each statement based on the scale:??4 +AD0 Always, 3 +AD0 Often, 2 +AD0 Rarely, 1 +AD0 Never Add up your points as you go then compare to the descriptions below. I let my team know what my expectations are,??what I want … [Read more...]
Spring cleaning for coaches - from the inside out
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...]
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...]
A Powerful Ritual for the New Year
by Erica Quam Beginnings...bring a different energy+ACE 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+ACE??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...]
Do You Get Hit by the Second Arrow?
There is a buddhist story about the two arrows that fly with each misfortune. The first arrow is the actual event that may cause pain. The second arrow is our reaction TO the event. Interestingly enough, it's the second arrow that causes more pain than the first. The second arrow … [Read more...]