In Pursuit of Excellence: Utilizing Deliberate Practice and Other Types of Practice to Positively Impact Performance in Sport

By Nirja Shah

According to SHAPE America, this article from the November/December issue of Strategies examines selected characteristics of deliberate practice (and other types of practice) so that coaches can teach their athletes to train more like expert (i.e., elite) performers and help them reach new levels of performance. It also provides a user-friendly guide for practitioners, helping coaches add to their “coaching toolbox” and ultimately improving their coaching practice as well as their athletes’ performance. Read more here!