97. Coach Scanning

When I was a lifeguard, scanning wasn't optional — it was the job. Head counts, hazards, the kid who went under a second too long. You didn't stare at one spot and hope for the best. You watched everything, all the time, on a loop. Coaching is exactly the same. We teach players to scan the field before the ball arrives. Then we step back, fold our arms, and stare at the ball. In this episode I…