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Welcome to the online roundtable series Making Strides. Our debut episode brings together two winning high school football coaches to discuss practice planning and game preparation. Participants: Ryan Goddard, Head Football Coach, Pueblo South High School (Colorado) Jake Novotny, Head Football Coach, Fort Carson High School (Colorado) Hosts: Brian Vecchio, Stride Justin Armour, Stride Segments: “Take us through a typical week.” […]

Now’s the time to plan your shift to normal. State and local officials are ending COVID-19 restrictions in many areas across the country. Hard hit states in the Northeast, for example, are announcing a full reopening starting Memorial Day and sooner. Several athletic programs currently have to navigate shortened seasons. Fewer competitions are taking place. In many instances, tough restrictions […]

Coming Up With A Plan That Works Everyone eventually asks, “What’s the plan, coach?” Sometimes it’s the athlete at a team meeting. Other times it might be the supervisor behind closed doors. Usually it’s the coach reflecting in moments of uncertainty. Imagine the athletic season as a journey. A lot can happen as you make your way—all sorts of surprises. […]