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My recent insights study of 1,000 13-17 year-old college prospects (high school age athletes that intend to play in college or are already being recruited) focused on their expectations of their futures. I recommend that Coaches consider the beliefs of this next generation.
Read MoreIf attitude is indeed everything, things are looking up for student-athletes in the months to come. This post includes data from a November 2020 study about their attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs as they come to the end of the year. Student-Athletes are becoming more positive.
Read MoreThis post includes survey results from over 2,000 student-athletes about grit and the things that contribute to grit. It begins with how Coaches and Administrators prioritize grit. What if Coaches built rosters based on student-athletes with passion, perseverance, and commitment to improve?
Read MoreA deeper understanding of your student-athletes’ and team’s personality traits can help Coaches and Administrators create better relationships, cultivate a stronger team culture, and improve performance.
While there is no silver living to the way COVID has impacted today’s student-athletes, it does provide an opportunity to try new things that impact team culture and improve performance once teams are operating normally. Insights from a team personality test - like what’s provided in a 1-Hour Custom Workshop - describe with great accuracy who student-athletes are and how Coaches and Administrators can adapt their approach to more successfully serve them.
Read MoreThis study is focused on the youngest high school athletes (13-15 year olds) who intend to play college sports. Each generation of teenagers demonstrates shifts in their beliefs, attitudes, and preferences. Those changes are happening at an accelerated pace due to technology.
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