Author: Quinn McDowell

Dealing with Disappointment: 3 Questions That Can Help

by : Quinn McDowell | Aug 30, 2017 | Editorials, General Sports

3 Signs of a Healthy Team

by : Quinn McDowell | Aug 8, 2016 | Coaching, Managing Your Team, Sports Parents

As a former collegiate and professional athlete and an athletic trainer, I’ve seen it all when it comes to team dynamics. I’ve seen great teams that stick together, support each…

3 Ways Open Communication Improves the Youth Sports Experience

by : Quinn McDowell | Jun 29, 2016 | Coaching, Editorials, Sports Parents

The dynamics between players, coaches and parents have become notoriously difficult to manage–and understandably so. The complexity that results from the intermingling of these relationships is due to the very…

What if Your Coach Doesn’t Get Along with Your Young Athlete?

by : Quinn McDowell | May 13, 2016 | Coaching, General Sports, Sports Parents

If a young athlete feels that the coach doesn’t like him or her, that young athlete’s confidence can take a serious hit. Confusing questions can start to dominate an athlete’s…

3 Ways to Gain Your Coach’s Trust This Season

by : Quinn McDowell | Jan 27, 2016 | Coaching, General Sports, How To

3 Tips for Surviving Your Next Tryout

by : Quinn McDowell | Oct 15, 2015 | Coaching, Editorials, How To

Trying out for a sports team can be a scary process. Coaching evaluations, competition for roster spots with other players, and even expectations from parents can be enough to fill…

3 Things Any Team Can Learn from the 2015 NBA Champs

by : Quinn McDowell | Aug 13, 2015 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports

Tim Duncan & The Importance of Servant Leadership

by : Quinn McDowell | Mar 17, 2015 | Editorials, General Sports