Hi Coach,
Today’s newsletter is a bit different than most.
Transparently, this week has been a chaotic one with work, family commitments, and a sick kid (my two year old threw up on me while we were at my 7-year-old’s baseball game last night 😂).
So, I decided to consolidate some of my favorite coaching resources into a list in hopes that some of these resources might serve you and thus your athletes!
Before you dive in, one quick note:
Join our NIKE Basketball/Volleyball Camps Staff: We’re recruiting coaches to join our staff for our NIKE Basketball Camps and NIKE Volleyball Camps. If you’re interested in working a camp, learn more or fill out the form HERE.
Running Great Camps Webinar Session: I know many of you operate sports camps in the summers. I’m hosting a free virtual call next Thursday at 12:00 pm CT sharing the playbook we use at RYG Athletics to operate the highest-rated NIKE Sports Camps in the country. Click HERE (inside the free community) to get the details and add it to your calendar.
Best,
Luke
🖼️ VISUAL
My coaching philosophies and practices have been shaped by my experiences and through the consumption of a lot of great coaching resources.
Here are some of my top recommendations:
📚 Books
InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives by Joe Ehrmann
3D Coach: Capturing the Heart Behind the Jersey by Dr. Jeff Duke
Sport Psychology for Youth Coaches: Developing Champions in Sports and Life by Dr. Smith & Dr. Smoll
The Culture System: A Proven Process for Creating an Extraordinary Team Culture by J.P. Nerbun
Every Moment Matters: How the World’s Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship Teams by John O’Sullivan
The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle
Coaching Better Every Season: A Year-Round System for Athlete Development and Program Success by Dr. Wade Gilbert
Transforming Basketball: Changing How We Think About Basketball Performance by Alex Sarama
How We Learn to Move: A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills by Dr. Rob Gray
The Coach’s Guide to Teaching by Doug Lemov
The 21st Century Basketball Practice: Modernizing the Basketball Practice to Develop the Global Player by Brian McCormick
Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About The Business of Life by James Kerr
Kids These Days: Effective Strategies for Coaching Gen Z and Beyond by Betsy Butterick
🎙️ Podcasts
The Coaching Culture Podcast with J.P. Nerbun, Nate Sanderson, and Betsy Butterick
The Way of Champions Podcast with John O’Sullivan
The Perception & Action Podcast with Dr. Rob Gray
What Drives Winning with Brett Ledbetter
The Transforming Basketball Podcast with Alex Sarama & George Vazquez
The Basketball Podcast with Chris Oliver of Basketball Immersion
Better Coaching with Luke Gromer
🧠 COACHING APPLICATION
Commit to reading one book or listening to one podcast and applying one small change to your coaching or leadership
Thanks for reading, I hope this serves you on your journey.
To your growth,
Luke Gromer, RYG Athletics | A NIKE Sports Camp Provider
P.S. If you’re interested in becoming one of our NIKE Sports Camp directors, reply “NIKE” to this email, and we’ll get on a call!
P.P.S. Join the free “Running Great Sports Camps” call next Thursday at 12:00pm. Details here.
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