Attentive Coaching: Observing vs Looking

What’s the difference between having a trainer vs a coach?  I argue that it’s whether or not they are paying you attention with intention to give feedback, or if they are just watching you go through an exercise.  For a number of reasons, athletes and common folk are being subjected to simply receiving training and[…]

Coaching in Kenya: Baba Dogo United FC in Nairobi

On top of the coaching clinic, I spent two weeks in Nairobi coaching Baba Dogo United FC.  I did the clinic with coaches from 3:30-5pm and then had Baba Dogo from 5-7p.  It feels weird seeing those times because people primarily use the 24 hour clock so I’m used to thinking about being done at[…]

Stories of My Time in Magical Harar

I know it has been awhile and many of you have been waiting for a post.  Once I returned to Texas, I walked directly into chaos.  My semester is going to be nuts!  My next  post will be a recap of the coaching clinic.   As the first part of my recap, I want to talk[…]

How I Became a Quidditch Performance Coach

So….somehow I went from almost being a D1 track coach to coaching quidditch.  And somehow, it’s one of the best thing to have happened to me this year.  Yeah that’s what I said, I coach quidditch.  And they get it in.  If you have no idea what this sport even is, I’ve explained it at[…]

Combating Inner Resentment, You Are Worthy

  Hey everybody, I know it’s been awhile since I wrote, this internship has basically owned my life the last 9 weeks.  I’ve only recently had a bit of a life outside of this, mainly via ultimate frisbee.  Given that, I’ve been learning quite a bit about the art of coaching and have been getting[…]

Redeeming Myself to Finish Year 1 of Graduate School Strong

Listen, you have no idea just how relieved I am right now.  3 hours ago (from when I started typing) I submitted my final project to close out my first year of graduate school at the University of Texas.  The last 9 months have just been a roller coaster.  From me feeling exhausted during my[…]

3 Benefits of Traveling Abroad

Ever since returning from my last trip abroad, travel has been at the peak of my conversations. When I meet new people, if they have/want to travel(ed) is one of the first few questions I ask them. As a matter of fact, I recently received a new roommate in my apartment, against my wanting, and[…]

Traveling With Friends, So You Think At Least

  In planning large trips out of the country for the first time, it’s natural for you to want to invite close friends and family.  You want people you know to share the fun with, to be frustrated with, to communicate with in your own language, and be able to reminisce on the trip with later. […]