Unlock Your Coaching Potential: Must-Read Resources to Elevate Your Game
Hello again, Demosphere Community!
I’m Nate Baker, Founder of The Developer’s Way, where we transform coaches into Developers.
Every edition, I’ll share a post packed with insights, resources, and links to our best content, designed to help you elevate your coaching, develop your players, and deepen your impact.
Enjoy!
3 Articles Worth Reading
You Don’t Need Permission to Be a Great Coach
Too many coaches wait for permission—whether from a mentor, a methodology, or external validation. But the best coaches don’t ask for approval; they create their own path. Learn why backing yourself is the key to becoming the coach your players need. (Read more)
The 6 Keys to Developing a Special Player
Talent alone isn’t enough to create a truly special player. It takes an environment, mindset, and a commitment to long-term development. Explore the six key factors that separate great players from the rest. (Read more)
5 Ways to Know You Are Winning (Even When You Lose)
Not all wins show up on the scoreboard. The best coaches and teams measure success differently. Here are five powerful signs that you’re winning—even when the results don’t go your way. (Read more)
2 Powerful LinkedIn Posts
When Development is NOT your Navigation
When I see scouts at an MLS Next showcase,
9 times out of 10, they say the same thing… (continue reading on LinkedIn)
Today’s Coach is Playing the Wrong Game
90% of Coaches look tired, angry or lost…
They are all trying to “win” the WRONG game. (continue reading on LinkedIn)
1 Developmental Truth
“The trap of chasing an expert mentor, the latest methodology, or a trending session online is that we unconsciously seek permission by copying someone else’s artistry instead of creating our own.”
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