Athlete Development & Wellness:
Coaching Philosophy & Long-Term Development

Focuses on shaping coaching approaches that prioritize long-term athlete growth. Includes development-first coaching philosophy, age-appropriate expectations, pathway planning, and strategies for building sustainable success beyond short-term results.

Athlete Development & Wellness

Don’t Be a Player’s Last Coach!

Speaker: Steve Jones, Steel Sports
Coaching Philosophy & Long-Term Development
Run Time: 3:09

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Athlete Development & Wellness

The Tactical Decision Game with the U.S. Marine Corps

Speaker: Capt. Alexander Goetz, US Marines Corps
Coaching Philosophy & Long-Term Development
Run Time: 2:40

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Athlete Development & Wellness

How to Develop Athletes for Long-Term Success

Speaker: Dr. Steve Kelly, Foothill High School
Coaching Philosophy & Long-Term Development
Run Time: 6:47

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Athlete Development & Wellness

The #1 Reason Kids Stop Playing Baseball After Age 10

Speaker: Travis Snider, 3A Athletics
Coaching Philosophy & Long-Term Development
Run Time: 2:40

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Athlete Development & Wellness

Normalizing Failure: Letting Players Learn Through Mistakes

Speakers: David Klein, Legends Baseball; Jeff Sopha, ABCA Coaching Resources Subcommittee
Coaching Philosophy & Long-Term Development
Run Time: 5:53

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Athlete Development & Wellness

Why Unstructured Play Matters in Youth Development

Speaker: Jim Schlossnagle, University of Texas
Coaching Philosophy & Long-Term Development
Run Time: 1:27

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