Category: Coaches Tip

Players often complain that they “got nothing” from the 6- or 4-point clues of a Presidents question. However, they should learn to use each clue to at least eliminate some … Continue →

Successful players learn to concentrate on the next move or the next question and let the ultimate goal (winning the match or scoring as high as possible in a reading … 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 →

A good Equations exercise is to have players set Goals without their "ideal" situations. Most students have plenty of good goals to set if they have roots, exponents, or certain … 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 →

The first weeks after the national tournament are a great time for reflection on the year as a whole and a good opportunity to motivate students for the following year. … Continue →

Encourage your players to be proficient at all of the variations in Equations and On-Sets. Most of the time, players have favorite variations or ones with which they have prepared … Continue →

Players must review all the games they will play at Nationals before competition. As many pre-Nationals practices should be scheduled as time and students’ schedules permit. Each practice should be … Continue →

In any activity, competitors with a winning attitude plan how they will succeed. Losers prepare their excuses for when they lose. When competition begins, winners bear down hard when adversity … Continue →