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Luke Gromer

Coaching Philosophy

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My Favorite Coaching Resources

Apr 30, 2026

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2 min read

My Favorite Coaching Resources

A list of books and podcasts to help you grow as a coach and leader

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Teaching

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5 Principles of Effective Film Use for Coaches

Apr 23, 2026

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5 min read

5 Principles of Effective Film Use for Coaches

Learn the 5 principles for effective film study, including MOPs, Principles of Play, and why "K.I.S.S." is your best friend in the film room.

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Teaching

+5

The Biggest Mistakes Coaches Make with Mistakes

Apr 16, 2026

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4 min read

The Biggest Mistakes Coaches Make with Mistakes

A look at how a coach's response to one thing changes everything

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Youth Coaching

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5 Things a First Time Coach Needs to Know

Apr 9, 2026

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10 min read

5 Things a First Time Coach Needs to Know

Practical examples to help first-time youth sports coaches provide a great experience to players

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Culture

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Leadership Lessons from Jürgen Klopp

Apr 3, 2026

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10 min read

Leadership Lessons from Jürgen Klopp

Leadership gold from one of the most successful managers in European football

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Podcast

Podcast Season 2 Recap

Mar 30, 2026

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5 min read

Podcast Season 2 Recap

A recap of season 2 of the Better Coaching podcast

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Culture

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5 Simple Shifts Any Coach Can Make

Mar 25, 2026

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7 min read

5 Simple Shifts Any Coach Can Make

Jürgen Klopp shares insights on how coaches can coach and lead better

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Teaching

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How to Run Better Practices: A 7-Step Guide

Mar 19, 2026

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9 min read

How to Run Better Practices: A 7-Step Guide

Practical ways to run practices that help your teams get better, faster

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Mental Performance

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3 Steps to Create a Winning Team with Brett Ledbetter of What Drives Winning

Mar 16, 2026

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4 min read

3 Steps to Create a Winning Team with Brett Ledbetter of What Drives Winning

Brett Ledbetter shares a 3 step process for establishing your culture and driving high performance

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Mental Performance

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Helping Athletes Regain Confidence and Handle Hard Emotions

Mar 12, 2026

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7 min read

Helping Athletes Regain Confidence and Handle Hard Emotions

A look at how coaches can help athletes navigate dips in confidence and stressful situations

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Coaching Philosophy

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4 Keys of Good Coaching According to Players

Mar 9, 2026

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3 min read

4 Keys of Good Coaching According to Players

Alan Keane joins the podcast to share findings from a study on what players want from their coaches

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer
The Missing Ingredient in Youth Sports | TEDxFayetteville | Luke Gromer

Mar 5, 2026

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4 min read

The Missing Ingredient in Youth Sports | TEDxFayetteville | Luke Gromer

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Coaching Philosophy

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Clarifying Your Coaching Philosophy: 4 Key Areas Every Coach Must Consider

Feb 26, 2026

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7 min read

Clarifying Your Coaching Philosophy: 4 Key Areas Every Coach Must Consider

Most coaches know what they do, but few can articulate why. Dive into the four foundational beliefs that separate great coaches from the rest.

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer
The 3 Elements of Leadership — Part 3: Lead Others

Feb 19, 2026

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7 min read

The 3 Elements of Leadership — Part 3: Lead Others

How coaches can lead others well

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Leadership

Why Coaches Are Burning Out

Feb 17, 2026

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3 min read

Why Coaches Are Burning Out

A deep dive into coach burn out and solutions to the issue

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Culture

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The 3 Elements of Leadership — Part 2

Feb 11, 2026

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7 min read

The 3 Elements of Leadership — Part 2

Coaches must lead themselves well before they can effectively lead others

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Culture

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The 3 Elements of Leadership — Part 1

Feb 4, 2026

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8 min read

The 3 Elements of Leadership — Part 1

A look at the importance of knowing yourself as a leader

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Culture

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Three Pillars of a Winning Program Vision

Jan 28, 2026

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6 min read

Three Pillars of a Winning Program Vision

The power of a written vision and the three key elements of a great vision

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Leadership

4 Keys to Coach Wellness in Sports

Jan 22, 2026

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8 min read

4 Keys to Coach Wellness in Sports

Coaching requires coaches to constantly pour themselves out into others, but we can't pour out if our cup is empty.

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Culture

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Sideways vs. Backwards Comparison: How to Escape the Coaching Trap

Jan 14, 2026

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6 min read

Sideways vs. Backwards Comparison: How to Escape the Coaching Trap

A look at two very different forms of comparison

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Teaching

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How I Killed "Rat Ball" in a 1st Grade Basketball Practice

Jan 8, 2026

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6 min read

How I Killed "Rat Ball" in a 1st Grade Basketball Practice

An example of how to manipulate task constraints to afford new opportunities for action to athletes

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Culture

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How to Embrace and Learn from Failure as a Coach and Help Your Athletes do the Same

Dec 31, 2025

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9 min read

How to Embrace and Learn from Failure as a Coach and Help Your Athletes do the Same

Lessons from James Dyson's invention of the cyclonic vacuum

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Culture

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A Simple, Powerful Mindset for Coaches

Dec 23, 2025

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6 min read

A Simple, Powerful Mindset for Coaches

A simple philosophy that has fueled high-levels of success for Andy Reid

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Culture

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11 Ways Coaches Can Build Stronger Relationships with Players

Dec 17, 2025

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7 min read

11 Ways Coaches Can Build Stronger Relationships with Players

Practical strategies coaches can use to build stronger relationships with their players

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer

Culture

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What Players Want from a Coach

Dec 10, 2025

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5 min read

What Players Want from a Coach

11 Things Players are Looking for from their Coaches

Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer
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