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The Coach & The Athlete

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Overview: Coaches’ Impact on Athletes Perceptions in Coaching Gender Perceptions in Coaching The 5 Themes of Poor Coaching Building the Bridge between Coaches and Athletes Self-Determination Theory  Coach-Athlete-Team Relationship Evaluation of Coaching  Conclusion    In a middle school biology class, students learn about symbiotic relationships.  A symbiotic relationship is a connection or interaction between two organisms.  In class, boys and girls learn there are three distinctive types of symbiotic relationships: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.  The type of relationship can be determined by whether one or both organisms benefit from the bond.   Mutualism can be described as a partnership where both parties benefit.  The process of pollination between a bee and a flower is a perfect example of mutualism.  A bee receives a food source secreted by the flower, while the flower is able to reproduce and thrive for generations...
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LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF

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 Hello readers, My name is Dan Ostberg, and I am currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Protec Jr Ducks (EHL), a Tier III Junior Hockey program in the state of New Jersey.  I oversee all the off-ice player performance and development for the Jr Ducks.   Currently, I am residing in the state of New Jersey, where I have grown up for the majority of my life.  I even attended The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers-New Brunswick, where I obtained my Bachelors of Science.  After Rutgers, I went on to earn my Master's Degree from Ohio University (I was a Bobcat, not a Buckeye).  Post-graduation, I have worked for the Princeton University Athletic Department and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.   I am an avid ice hockey fan.  I grew up playing the sport, I played defense for Rutgers, I've coached in the sport at Ohio University, and even worked as an amateur scout for Neutral...
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