Player quiz: Maximize learning for each player

Whether you're training a single athlete or sharing skills with the whole team, help members absorb the new information by asking them how they prefer to learn. Have them rank these 7 learning methods:

1. Attempt it myself, then receive immediate feedback.
2. Give me exercises or drills to practice on my own.
3. Show me film of myself and others performing.
4. Tell me about it verbally.
5. Give me an overview in writing.
6. Observe someone else in practice and model them.
7. Talk about it with other players.

Once you know each student athlete’s preferred training styles, you can adapt your practice approach to maximize learning for each.