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Copy of “Coaching for Critical Thinking: The WHY in Sports Education”
- Marvin Harvey
- Aug 14
- 1 min read
If your athletes can’t explain the “why,” are they really learning—or just repeating?
In this episode, we tackle one of the most overlooked elements in sports development: the absence of critical thinking.
Based on “Coaching for Critical Thinking: The WHY in Sports Education,” we explore how most coaching stops at what to do, with some diving into how to do it—but few ever teach why it matters.
🔁 Athletes who only follow instructions don’t internalize understanding.🧠 The “why” builds critical thinkers—not just compliant performers.🎙️ That’s why this episode introduces the concept of the “teach-back” method, where athletes become teachers to prove their comprehension.
When athletes understand why they move, react, or adjust a certain way, they no longer depend on direction—they become self-coached, aware, and adaptable.
It’s time to evolve coaching from repetition to reflection—from instructions to inquiry. Because the future of sports education depends on how well we teach athletes to think.
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