Last week’s forum activity was centered around practical strategies to enhance coaching effectiveness. Members shared insights on integrating innovative tools to overcome initial coaching challenges. The community also discussed balancing workload and professional development, with emphasis on managing time between coaching sessions and administrative duties. Additionally, the conversation touched upon career progression for aspiring coaches.
This Week’s Hot Topics
Weekly Coaching Jobs: Lacrosse coaching roles on the rise
An interesting trend emerged with lacrosse coaching positions gaining popularity. This could be a great opportunity for those looking to expand their coaching repertoire. Read more here
Quick tools to smash the first-10-minute freeze
Coaches are sharing effective techniques to overcome the initial hesitation in sessions. These tips could be a game-changer for engaging clients quickly. Read more here
Sprints vs slow drip for unsticking creative work
A lively debate on whether quick bursts of activity or a steady pace is more effective for creative coaching tasks. The discussion offers diverse perspectives worth considering. Read more here
Your quickest tell for timeline mastery
Discovering the subtle cues that indicate mastery over project timelines. This thread offers practical advice for staying on track effortlessly. Read more here
How I build week one endurance
Experienced coaches discuss their strategies for maintaining energy and focus throughout the first week with new clients. This is particularly useful for sustaining momentum. Read more here
FAQ/Guidelines
A useful resource for new and existing members outlining the forum’s guidelines and frequently asked questions. Read more here
Admin Guide: Getting Started
For those new to the forum, this guide is essential for navigating and making the most of your experience here. Read more here
Thinking About a Career in Coaching? Let’s Talk!
A welcoming thread for anyone considering a coaching career. It’s a supportive space to ask questions and get advice from seasoned professionals. Read more here
How Did You Get Started as a Coach?
Community members share their unique journeys into coaching. This is both inspiring and informative for those at the beginning of their coaching career. Read more here
Looking forward to another week of valuable discussions. Feel free to join in or start a conversation of your own.
I’ve been using 12-minute “admin sprints” between sessions with a timer (https://tomato-timer.com), then a hard handoff back to prep — like swapping sticks mid-drill. If the sprint overflows, I dump it to a single ‘Later’ page in Notion, but if you hate apps, a plain sticky note works. Anyone else use a lacrosse roles board that doubles as a weekly coaching checklist?
To tame the “managing time between coaching sessions and administrative duties” bit, I block a 15-minute reset right after each session to dump three bullets into Notion and queue one admin batch, then a single 30-minute block before lunch to execute; Sunsama (https://www.sunsama.com) makes the handoff clean, but only if I set a hard timer. If you’d rather skip another app, a recurring calendar block with a distinct alert works nearly as well.
Switching gears between sessions and admin drives me nuts, so I use a text-expander snippet (“;rn”) to drop a 4-line recap template in about 10 seconds, then batch everything at 4:30. It keeps me focused and still hits the “managing time between sessions and administrative duties” point; caveat: if someone needs same-day notes, I’ll send a one-liner and leave the rest for the batch. If you want a free option, Espanso works well: https://espanso.org.