| | | In the Spotlight: Having Fun?
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Jim Schmutz
ASEP Executive Director
| | When the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League hired Ken Hitchcock as coach on November 6, 2011, the team was off to a disappointing 6-7 start. Since then they have won 40 games and lost 12 for a record of 46-19, and they have the most points in the league. It’s encouraging to know that Coach Hitchcock often refers to having fun as a catalyst for success. In a recent Sports Illustrated article he shared the following insights: “We built this stay-loose-until-we’re-ready-to-play mentality,” says Hitchcock, who delegated the pregame emcee role to his players midway through the season. “Too much stress, too early, creates tension. And tension creates tired play. Laughter and togetherness go a long way.” The Blues also introduced the “weenie of the game” hat, awarded by the players to the hardest worker in games that they win. This approach at the highest level demonstrates how fun can contribute to achieving success in developing the team and in winning. With that in mind, I wanted to share an article that we first published back in December 2010, entitled “Having Fun?” Read more of Jim's article. |  | | Free Webinar! NCAA’s New Academic Requirements and Impact on College Eligibility and Recruiting
 | | | |  | The NCAA recently approved legislation which has greatly increased academic standards for NCAA freshman eligibility. Higher SAT/ACT score requirements, higher minimum core GPA requirements, and new core requirements are just a few of the updates sure to have an impact. This free webinar, led by Dan Eassa of the Recruiting Education Foundation, Tampa, Florida, will educate coaches, athletic directors, student-athletes, and parents about the college recruiting process and academic eligibility in light of these new standards. Thursday, April 12, 1 – 2 pm ET. Register for this free webinar today! | | | | | This Month’s Free Download
| | | |  | Coaching Contract Sets Expectations for Youth Coaches
As an administrator preparing for the spring and summer sport seasons, you are likely in coach-recruitment mode, looking for volunteers to fill the remaining spots within your coaching ranks. When you do bring on new coaches, be sure to impress upon them the important role they play in the success of your program. A compelling way to do that is with the Coaching Contract, this month’s free download from ASEP. Taken from ASEP’s Directing Youth Sports Programs text and course, the contract serves as a tangible reminder of what is expected of coaches by players, parents, and your organization as a whole. You can use the contract as is or tailor it to your organization’s needs. To access the download - available free of charge through the ASEP website - click on the Free Resources tab located on the ASEP home page. You’ll just need to complete a short form to access the download. And while you’re there, check out the dozens of other resources available to administrators, coaches, officials, and parents through the Free Resources section of the site. Download ASEP’s Coaching Contract now. | | | | | Scholastic Sports
| | | |  | New Editions of Successful Coaching and Coaching Principles Coming in May
The new fourth edition of Successful Coaching, written by ASEP founder Rainer Martens, and the updated and enhanced Coaching Principles course, will be released May 2012. Once again available in both classroom and online formats, Coaching Principles represents the most comprehensive coaching education course available today to certify high school coaches. A feature of the new edition is the option to receive the Successful Coaching text as an eBook. Learn more about Coaching Principles content and course pricing. | | | | | ASEP Courses Accepted in Arizona and Colorado
| | | |  | American Sport Education Program (ASEP) courses have recently been accepted by the Arizona Interscholastic Association and Colorado High School Activities Association as meeting coaching education requirements. In Arizona, ASEP courses approved by AIA are Coaching Principles, Coaching Orientation, Sport First Aid, and advanced sport-specific courses. In Colorado, the CHSAA has approved the ASEP courses Coaching Principles and Sport First Aid as meeting two of the requirements for obtaining a Permanent Coaching Certificate. Read the full article. | | | | | Youth Sports
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