🏀 Playbook: Making Sports Fun for Kids
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🏀 The Best Thing You’ll Watch This Week 👀
🏀 Preparation 📝
🏀 Must Add Action 🎥
Warriors .5 P&R usage
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The Best Thing You’ll Watch 👀
Padraig Harrington has some advice on golf and fatherhood
Padraig Harrington, a three-time major champion, believes the key to getting kids into golf is making it fun and stress-free.
He encourages parents to let their children explore the game at their own pace, whether that means hitting a few shots, playing in the bunker, or simply enjoying the surroundings.
To keep their enthusiasm high, he suggests ending sessions while they’re still excited, leaving them eager to come back.
He also emphasizes the importance of quality time after playing—sharing a snack or a drink—to create lasting positive memories tied to the game.
Above all, Harrington warns against pressure.
Being good at golf doesn’t guarantee a child will love it, but if they love the game, they’ll be more likely to improve naturally.
His approach focuses on patience, enjoyment, and shared experiences, ensuring golf remains a passion rather than a chore.
Have More Fun - Random vs Block Training
Jenny Boucek, Indiana Pacers assistant, has spoken about the importance of random vs. block training in skill development.
She emphasizes that while block training (repeating the same skill in a controlled setting) is useful for initial learning, random training (mixing different skills and adding variability) is far superior for game transfer.
She has pointed out that basketball is an unpredictable sport, requiring players to adapt and make decisions in real-time.
Random training better mimics the chaotic nature of games, helping athletes develop deeper learning and retention by forcing them to problem-solve rather than simply repeat movements.
Boucek often encourages coaches to integrate decision-making, constraints, and variability into drills to prepare players for real in-game situations.
Preparation 📝
Tom Brady emphasizes discipline, film study, and consistency.
He highlighted how his approach wasn’t just about talent but about outworking others—studying defenses, perfecting mechanics, and maintaining peak physical and mental shape.
Brady stressed the importance of routine, recovery, and decision-making under pressure, reinforcing that his longevity and success came from an obsession with the details, not just natural ability.
🏀 Must Add Action 🎥
Warriors .5 P&R usage
🚨 Bonus - Drill of The Week ⛹️
