The How and Why of Coaching

A USA Cycling mountain biking coach works with a Team USA athlete cyclist at the 2018 UCI MTB World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland.

2 // The How and Why of Coaching

Chris Case, Joe Friel, et. al.
Illustrated headshot of James "Doc" Counsilman

Profiles in Coaching: James “Doc” Counsilman

Joe Friel
cycling coach encourages a racer at a track cycling race

Why Do You Coach?

Joe Friel
coach and youth basketball team

Own Your Role: Coaches Are Mentors, Teachers, and Role Models

Joe Friel
Methodology and Philosophy

Coaching Philosophy vs. Methodology

Grant Holicky, Joe Friel, et. al.
roundtable discussion on philosophy versus methodology

Communicating Your Philosophy and Methodology

Joe Friel
The Craft of Coaching Adapting Your Approach to the Athlete

Case Study: Adapting Your Approach to the Athlete

Joe Friel
One Athlete, Many Coaches

A Pro Athlete’s Perspective on Coaching Style and Athletic Progression

Joe Gambles
Trevor Connor

Coach Trevor Connor

Trevor Connor
Coach Rebecca Gross

Coach Rebecca Gross

Coach Joe Gambles

Coach Joe Gambles

Coach Mike Ricci

Coach Mike Ricci

Coach Grant Holicky

Coach Grant Holicky

Coach Neal Henderson

Coach Neal Henderson