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Witty Wisdom

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 Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.  If I agreed with you we'd both be wrong.  Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening', and then proceed to tell you why it isn't. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research. We have a strange and wonderful relationship. You're strange and I'm wonderful. I never forget a face, but in your case, I'll make an exception. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Coaching & Leadership Journal  Written specifically for busy leaders, the Coaching and Leadership Journal gives you the latest strategies in a concise, quick-read format . Published Monthly $149 

Tips for Organizing an Effective Practice

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“The success or failure of most coaches is in direct proportion to their ability to devise practice drills to meet their particular needs, and then properly coordinate them into the daily practice program.” --John Wooden Practice planning is critical to the success of any coach. Every practice should be planned and written out. Practice plans should not be devised in a hurry. Understandably, especially in situations where a coach has many other responsibilities outside of coaching, it can be difficult to find the time to plan an effective practice. The important thing is to take hold of the fact the plan is just as important as the practice itself. As the saying goes, “you always find time for things that you think are really important.” Planning practice is really important. One method is to plan the next day’s practice immediately following practice. While a practice is fresh in your mind take time to evaluate that day’s performance and plan the next day. Also, keep a record