USAWP Coaches Education

Same goes for coaches trying to teach their values to their teams.

How last year's @PeacocksMBB can help us frame the concept of fairness as we get set for #MarchMadness. @PositiveCoachUS @USAWP_CoachesEd @AspenInstSports @MenloKnights @sportsdoinggood onlysky.media/jbowen/madness…

The @TeamUSA Men begin play at the 2023 @WorldAquatics World Cup Qualifier on Wednesday! The tournament will run from March 8-14 in Zagreb, Croatia. #TeamUSA | #WaterPolo MORE: usawaterpolo.org/news/2023/3/6/…

Coaches want their athletes to be: Well rested In shape Disciplined with nutrition Prepared for peak performance Coaches are rarely: Well rested In shape Disciplined with nutrition Prepared for peak performance Coaches are performers. Live like it.

Water Polo’s version of the two-line shooting drill. Inefficient and out dated.

Over 70% of youth athletes drop out of sports before they enter high school.. The reasons according to the kids themselves: Too much pressure to win, poor coaching, being forced to “choose” and specialize in a single sport at too early of an age, too expensive for parents, team/club politics, etc. If you Google “Youth Sports Drop Out” You’ll find multiple sources & studies.

Congratulations to all the teams that competed at the Woollett on @cifss Championship day for Water Polo. I still fondly remember my finals at the Belmont Pool many years ago so it is great to see girls water polo shine. Let's continue to grow our sport together.

Your team is listening to what you say, but they're also watching what you do. When there is a gap between those two, you lose credibility and influence. Be who you say you are, do what you say you'll do.

My latest article explores #soccer's new #WhiteCard. Looking forward to hearing thoughts on this. @USAWP_CoachesEd @USAWP @PositiveCoachUS @AspenInstSports @SportsEthicist @AYSO_Soccer @MenloKnights onlysky.media/jbowen/soccer-…

An "opposite hand" pyramid set for high corner lunges. Tennis ball in the pushing and recovery hand, 2lb weight in the dry lunging hand. Want to see more unique tips and drills like this? @USAWP_CoachesEd @usawpODP

When coaches strive to truly understand what is going on with their players, they can start to create a supportive team environment that sets them up for success both in and out of the pool. (Via @PositiveCoachUS & @SuzSillett) MORE: positivecoach.org/the-pca-blog/w…

Registration now open through your USAWP account. @USAWP @usawpODP @ILLWaterPolo @USAWP_CoachesEd

Ego destroys culture. Ego destroys influence. Ego destroys communication. Ego destroys alignment. Ego destroys relationship. Ego destroys productivity. Be for others. Humility is the way.

What’s more important to you: Yelling at officials OR having high school sports? Bad behavior by adult fans has caused a national shortage of officials. No officials = No high school sports! THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK. #BenchBadBehavior at athletic events! benchbadbehavior.com/posts/2023-07

Thoughts @1jackbowen… #SportsEthics

I have a controversial take on the trend of wanting to train coaches on mental health. I think we should start by training coaches on COACHING. All efforts to help coaches better support athlete mental health starts with them 1) doing no harm, 2) building caring

Want to give a shout-out to @CalCoachEverist. The week leading up to @NCAA_Water_Polo he was out coaching 18u boys with 680. The DAY AFTER Cal wins the championship he is at practice again. Coach truly has a passion for coaching and development. I’m learning a lot!

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In youth sports, talent helps but money rules washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/12…

The @TeamUSA Men are back home later this month for the North Texas New Year's Showcase! Join us in the Dallas area as the United States welcomes Spain and Serbia for a six match event. Tickets are on-sale now! MORE: usawaterpolo.org/news/2022/12/7… #waterpolo

Growth takes time. Be patient. Growth takes time. Be realistic. Growth takes time. Be persistent. Growth takes time. Be committed. Keep showing up. 🪵🪓