"The Importance of Written Practice Plans"

Kris Penza Terrell has been involved in sports since she was a child. Her coaching days began very early, when she was 19. Through her many years as an athlete, coach, and parent of young athletes, she has a unique perspective regarding youth sports. She authored the book, Can My Kid Go Pro?, about the constant question of what makes a young athlete able to go pro—or not.

It's pretty much common knowledge that a coach needs to have a plan for their team throughout the season. However, one thing that many coaches neglect to do is create a written practice plan.

Click on the play button below to learn:

• How it's important for coaches that deal with athletes of all ages to create written practice plans

• How practice plans lead to a more efficient, effective, and productive practice

• Exactly how detailed your practice plan should be

• That a coach should be able to be somewhat flexible regarding his/her practice plan