Use Artificial Intelligence. A current version (ChatGPT) has passed the Bar, Medical Licensure Exam, and Wharton MBA. It's a matter of how and now not whether and when. Combining human creativity and human intuition with AI offers the best from both worlds.
How might we use AI?
- Generate ideas.
- Suggest practice improvement.
- Data analysis.
- Add player development ideas.
- Consider controversies and alternatives in our sport.
- Assist with strength and conditioning. "Strength and conditioning for basketball"
- Inform thoughts for training resilience.
- Check on current thoughts on a topic.
- Broaden our horizons when considering a topic.
Lagniappe. (AI take on positive coaching). Positive coaching is a coaching philosophy that emphasizes the use of positive reinforcement, rather than negative criticism, to motivate and inspire athletes.
The goal of positive coaching is to create a supportive and encouraging environment in which athletes can develop their skills, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. Positive coaches focus on the process of improvement, rather than just the outcome, and use constructive feedback to help athletes identify and overcome obstacles. They also focus on building relationships and fostering a sense of community among the athletes they coach.
Overall, positive coaching is believed to be more effective than traditional, negative coaching methods in promoting long-term success and enjoyment for athletes.
Lagniappe 2. Improve process.
It's not the 30 minutes on the treadmill that are hard, it's getting on the treadmill.