BLUE ANGEL DEBRIEF

A technique to improve the quality of sports practices.

After the U.S. Navy Blue Angel Pilots fly an exhibition and entertainment show, they hold a debriefing. Spending two or three times the amount of time it took them to fly, they critique everything from the way they marched to the planes to the nuance of each aerial maneuver. And when they debrief, it is not only pilots who share their input, but also Blue Angel staff members who sit in the crowd watching the show. The Blues are wide open to criticism and constructive feedback because they know that it is the only way to improve.
Our coaches try to do the same thing after every practice here at North Country Union. They ask the players, "What is one thing you learned today that can help you get better?" From that evaluation, they decide what to focus on in the next practice session.

A lot of coaches review their practices, but most don’t ask for input from their athletes. Including athletes in practice planning gives them more ownership of the program and lets them know their opinions matter. Athletes understand that the quality of their practices determines the quality of their game performances, and they often have good ideas on what can be improved. They also may have suggestions on how to make things more fun.
Mental skills training is often a large piece of the puzzle missing from a quality practice. But you don’t have to be an expert in the field to use its techniques. Try some of the above ideas, and you’ll realize that just a little attention to the mental aspect of training can go a long way.

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Brian Cain

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