Sample Decision-Making Drills
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Sample Decision-Making Drills

These drills simulate game-like situations where athletes must make quick decisions under pressure. For example, a basketball coach might set up a drill where the athlete has to make a split-second decision on whether to shoot or pass the ball.

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Sample Endurance Drills
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Sample Endurance Drills

Endurance Drills: These drills are designed to challenge an athlete's physical and mental endurance by pushing them to their limits. Examples include running intervals, swimming laps, or high-intensity cycling for extended periods.

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Activity: Monster Draw
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Activity: Monster Draw

Monster Draw is a fun and engaging activity for participants to practice their communication skills and creativity. In this activity, two participants sit back to back, one describing a cartoon monster while the other draws it. This activity teaches the importance of clear communication and how it can affect the outcome of a task. Includes lesson plan.

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Activity: Legacy Letters
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Activity: Legacy Letters

Completing a season in a sport is something most people will remember for the rest of their lives. Like I mentioned before, a great culture is created by coaches, athletes, administrators, and parents who are intentional about the sport experience. Writing a Legacy Letter is an excellent way for an athlete to pass on the lessons and traditions learned while competing in something they love. We all want our seniors to graduate, but the culture and traditions they helped create should not graduate with them. 

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Activity: Skittles and Sprints
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Activity: Skittles and Sprints

Forget all that noise. You can yell all you want, but true motivation comes from adding in competition. And if you are a parent, let's be real: you know the reality of the importance of bribing your child! Here is one way to get your athletes to increase their cardiovascular fitness at the end of practice and have fun while doing it!

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