“Coaches Can’t Agree on Anything” | Coaching in the Social Media Age
Our knowledge and applications have been shaped by our experiences and environment. And, that doesn’t make us a lesser coach. It makes us different. It makes us adapted.
An Open Letter to the Coach or Athlete Living with Depression & Anxiety (Part II)
And this is why I share my journey with others. If you can’t see how vulnerable I am, I will show you. Because once you see it, you know that we are the same.
Discussing Effective and Versatile Communication in Sports Science
The singular focus on what we need from our athletes can turn the humanity of sports science into something far more transactional. Our athletes are people, and people respond best when they have agency and stake in their own lives and livelihoods.
Talking Complexity in Sport Performance
They say: you don’t know what you don’t know. But, if we at least know this to be true, then we have a real chance to learn and evolve in our thinking.
Building Your First Training Data Dashboard in Excel
Quick and simple steps you can take today to start building your first training dashboard.
Sports Science Practices for Every Level of Sport
While Sports Science practices may look different between the professional and amateur ranks, there are, however, underlying principles that allow any coach to think and work like a sports scientist.
High Performance Lessons from Athlete Rehabilitation
Prior to 2017, I had barely any experience working with injured athletes, nor did I ever expect to take on a role where rehab would be an integral responsibility. However, as part of the hire into my role as Performance Coordinator with the Cleveland Indians (maybe officially the Cleveland ‘Guardians’ by the time you are…
Finding the Strength to Face Depression and Anxiety
It has been quite some time since I have posted on my site, and nearly 2 years since I last wrote on the topic of mental health, depression, anxiety. I have waited so long to readdress this topic in long-form because the perfectionist in me has been looking for the right title, focus, and words…
18 Lessons Learned in 2018
Hard to believe that 2018 is nearly in our rear-view mirror. This year proved to be one of my life’s most challenging years yet. But, there is no growth without resistance, and for all of the challenging moments, there has been some significant professional and personal growth. I’ve learned a lot. More than I could…
An Open Letter To the Coach or Athlete Battling Mental Illness:
Whether we like it or not, there indeed exists a stigma in athletics that players and coaches must be “mentally tough”, and that discussing mental illness is taboo. As a result, those who are struggling do so in silence for fear that they will be labeled soft, incompetent, or mentally weak. Recently, I posted some…
Ryan J. Faer 