http://ResponsibleSports.comConsider stretching and conditioning with your players. It’s good modeling!http://www.responsiblesports.com/common/rss/coach_tips.rss.aspxSun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 ESTIn time-outs and other breaks, give your assistant coaches opportunities to talk to the players.http://www.responsiblesports.com/common/rss/coach_tips.rss.aspxSun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 ESTOccasionally use PCA's "2-Minute Drill" in which you only praise and fill tanks. No criticism, correction or tank-draining by coaches is allowed during the 2-Minute Drill. This is a great way to infuse a practice or game with positive energy.http://www.responsiblesports.com/common/rss/coach_tips.rss.aspxSun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 ESTUse a "closing ritual" to signal the end of practice. We stay focused until after the closing ritual! This also helps parents know when practice is over and it's OK to approach their child.http://www.responsiblesports.com/common/rss/coach_tips.rss.aspxSun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 ESTUse a "closing ritual" to signal the end of practice. We stay focused until after the closing ritual! This also helps parents know when practice is over and it's OK to approach their child.http://www.responsiblesports.com/common/rss/coach_tips.rss.aspxSun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 ESTUse an "opening ritual" to signal the official start of practice. Time to get after it!http://www.responsiblesports.com/common/rss/coach_tips.rss.aspxSun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 ESTUse signature statements such as "practice like a champion" or "the fourth quarter is ours" to help establish and reinforce your team culture.http://www.responsiblesports.com/common/rss/coach_tips.rss.aspxSun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 ESTKeep pre-game and post-game talks brief!http://www.responsiblesports.com/common/rss/coach_tips.rss.aspxSun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 EST