Free Play Academy Newsletter #16
What will be covered:
1. Bring back the Sandlot.
2. Be like these guys on the fields.
3. The Tryout Myth.
Bring back the Sandlot.
(S/O to The Mott, iykyk)
5 reasons why the neighborhood pick up game is better for athletic development than today’s youth sports practice.
Hours of FUN physical activity. No coach talking too much, no standing in line, no boring cone drills, no long car rides.
No one to save you. No coach, referee, teacher or parent to solve your problems, make teams etc. Figure it out yourself.
No external pressure. All comp is kid driven. No punishing mistakes, no win at all costs, no awful car ride home. Kids having fun = great effort and learning.
Creativity, failure, and risk taking. Moves like Messi or McDavid, QB like Mahomes, hit like Tatis, or shoot like Curry. Just like a skatepark, lots of failure but tons of fun.
It’s a reactive, dynamic environment. Sports are played in chaos, practice should be too. Cones don’t force decisions or challenge thinking. No joysticking coach or parent. And watch out for the rose bush and fire hydrant!
Bonus: parents can PLAY too! No coaching or solving problems, just play. Kids make the teams, rules and calls. Parents join in the fun!
Credit to Chris Sevier, Certified Athletic Development Specialist
Be like these guys on the fields.
Arguably the best tandem in college lacrosse today.
It is certainly not the size of the dawg in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dawg. These brother may be headed towards a tewaaraton.
Grit & a passion for competition. Be like this.
The Tryout Myth.
The best environment for any specific athlete will always be specific to that athlete. This is human nature.
Be differently specific if you wish to be a great.
The Free Game
The part of lacrosse that is played with the mind.
What will be covered are the 8 Principles of Performance.
Any lacrosse player can own the 1st ever sport psychology methodology specific to the game of Lacrosse.
This purchase will include a FREE consultation with Coach McDonnell via in-person or Zoom.
Here is a preview.
The cost is $24.99
You can purchase The Free Game here.
Lean in, do the work, stay focused and become uncommon.
Have a great week.