The Grappler’s Journal
Heel Hooks: A Study in Structure, Leverage, and Responsibility:
The Architecture of Correction
A Deeper Look at Internal vs. External Focus
Coaching Foundations Pt. 5: Identifying the Right Feedback
Coaching Foundations Pt. 4: Feedback That Refines Learning
Coaching Foundations Pt 3
Coaching Foundations Pt. 2
Coaching Foundations Pt 1
Coaching goes beyond memorizing techniques. Great coaching rests on two essential pillars. First is technical knowledge—understanding which techniques, drills, exercises, and training methods are appropriate for developing specific skills. Second, and often overlooked but equally important, is the ability to convey that knowledge in a way that allows students to apply it in live scenarios. A coach might know the exact drill to improve control or which movement pattern leads to an effective pass, but, unless they can guide students to perform that movement correctly, the technique will never truly develop.