Author: Craig Zeller

This is the second of a series of Coaching Tips pointing out important distinctions made in the new Propaganda Guide. This one deals with Repetition in Section C. How often … Continue →

This is the first of a series of Coaching Tips pointing out important distinctions made in the new Propaganda Guide. This one deals with Degrees and Titles and Status in … Continue →

Last month, we talked about the importance of the first meeting with Academic Games recruits. Now, we continue on that theme. If possible at the first session, include something fun … Continue →

Academic Games is one of many extra-curricular activities that students may join. Recruiting is a two-stage process. You must get students to attend the first meeting. You must get them … Continue →

There are many sources for current events information. Almanacs are an excellent source of current events. Unfortunately the almanac for 2006 current events is not published until November of 2006. … Continue →

Every one of the academic games is open-ended in the sense that no one can master every fact or strategy. So even the most experienced coach must not pose as … Continue →

Any team needs rules that are uniformly enforced. In that sense, all players should be treated the same. However, any good coach establishes a unique relationship with each player. One-on-one, … Continue →

Not everyone can be the greatest at everything they do. Some students may be discouraged by winning one game and doing poorly in another. Help prevent this from occurring by … Continue →

World Events is a very exciting game. It brings history to life and can excite students if it is presented properly. Try to bring the theme period of history to … Continue →

An Academic Games coach can utilize the summer months to prepare not only their regular lessons for the next school year but also to improve as a games coach. Here … Continue →