Lee Taft Athletic Consulting

Lee Taft Athletic Consulting Revolutionizing Athletic Movement Since 1989.

Tomorrow kicks off The Coaching Community! It’s an opportunity for me to share after being so fortunate to have been giv...
01/04/2025

Tomorrow kicks off The Coaching Community! It’s an opportunity for me to share after being so fortunate to have been given so much from my greatest mentor- my dad! He was an outstanding coach, innovator, leader, and example. My journey never happens without his influence.

My 5 am workout schedule has always served me well. Having Genesis “greens” and Triumph “multivitamins” make sure my bod...
01/04/2025

My 5 am workout schedule has always served me well.

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Video breakdown skills: in our coaching community we’ll discuss why knowing 3-key principles of predictive analysis help...
01/03/2025

Video breakdown skills: in our coaching community we’ll discuss why knowing 3-key principles of predictive analysis help in creating the “coaches eye”.

We use powerful words describing offensive footwork moves in sport- yet simply use the words “Move Faster” when urging d...
01/02/2025

We use powerful words describing offensive footwork moves in sport- yet simply use the words “Move Faster” when urging defensive movement?

Imagine giving powerful words which clearly tell defenders the footwork that’s used in critical situations so clarity exists.

My Coaching Community opens in just days. DM if you’re motivated and ready to grow in your role as a coach, training or therapist.

Video analysis of athletic movement requires 3-things. 1. Have a clear model of movement. 2. Know where energy is flowin...
01/01/2025

Video analysis of athletic movement requires 3-things. 1. Have a clear model of movement. 2. Know where energy is flowing and how to stay within flow of energy. 3. What’s the task requiring of movement pattern. Deep dives into movement analysis in our coaching community- DM

As we bring in 2025, if there’s one piece of advice I’d give you as a coach, it’s this: less is more.When we start our c...
12/31/2024

As we bring in 2025, if there’s one piece of advice I’d give you as a coach, it’s this: less is more.

When we start our coaching careers, we often feel the need to “show our stuff.” We give athletes everything we know in the first 10 minutes of a practice. But this approach lacks focus. I’ve been there—and I can tell you, authentic coaching comes when we realize that less can be far more effective.

What does less mean? It means focusing on one thing—just one thing—for the athlete to work on. We often think giving multiple cues or focuses is helpful, but it’s not. If I gave you 5-7 things to work on at once, you’d struggle. Even 3-4 things can divide your attention, making the session less productive.

When I coach, I stick to one or two skills per session. For example, I might start with a Lateral Shuffle, then move to a Lateral Run Step. Both skills have similar movements, but the slight difference helps the athlete understand the lateral gait cycle better.

The goal is results. And to achieve that, we need to narrow our focus. Trying to do too much doesn’t work. The more focused an athlete is, the better the results will be. At the end of a session, I want my athletes to feel like, “I really improved that skill today!”

Coaching isn’t about exposure; it’s about achievement. Anyone can expose themselves to information, but if they want real results, we need to focus on what matters and what’s efficient.

Training one skill with slight variations keeps the focus sharp for both the athlete and the coach. It builds confidence, too. When athletes have too much going on, they don’t know what they learned—and confidence drops.

The key to great coaching is impact. If you can help an athlete move better and gain confidence in that one skill, you’ve done your job.

Go for wins. Focus on one thing, and the results will speak for themselves.

Coaching is a skill, and skills come with work. If you want to refine yours, let’s connect. My coaching community launches in January—DM me to learn more.

Coaching has always been a part of my DNA, passed down through my father and brothers. It’s shaped my journey as a coach...
12/31/2024

Coaching has always been a part of my DNA, passed down through my father and brothers.

It’s shaped my journey as a coach, teacher, and mentor.

Some of the most meaningful moments in my coaching career came from working with my daughters, from grade school all the way through high school. Those years weren’t just about sports—they were about life, leadership, and personal growth.

We spent countless hours sitting at the kitchen table, talking through what went well, what didn’t, and what we could do better.

Those conversations were as much about life as they were about games.

Now, even though my daughters are pursuing their own coaching paths—one living with me and the other far away—our “kitchen table talks” haven’t stopped. Some have just moved to FaceTime.

It’s no longer just coach-to-player—it’s coach-to-coach. We exchange ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate victories together.

Watching them grow into their own coaching roles has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

This journey feels full circle for me. Growing up, my father—who was a coach, teacher, athletic director, and principal—was my first mentor.

I’d sit with him at our kitchen table, talking strategy, leadership, and the art of coaching. He didn’t just teach me how to coach; he showed me how to lead with preparation, adaptability, and a willingness to listen and learn.

These lessons have inspired me to create a coaching mentorship program.

My hope is to offer others the same transformative experience I had with my family and mentors.

This program isn’t just about learning from me—it’s about building a community. Through video calls and interactive sessions, we’ll share ideas, solve problems, and grow together.

Whether you’re an experienced coach or just starting out, this program will help you grow into a coach who inspires, teaches, and leaves a lasting impact.

Let’s sit at the table together, wherever that maybe, and tackle this coaching journey together.

If you’re ready to take your advance your coaching skill set , send me a message, and I’ll share more about what this mentorship offers.

Discover how I use Roll and Reach to improve T-Spine mobility for throwing athletes. See how my son recovered from a sev...
12/28/2024

Discover how I use Roll and Reach to improve T-Spine mobility for throwing athletes.

See how my son recovered from a severe ankle sprain using Roll and Reach progression.

Ask the right questions of an exercise and see what happens.

Coaching Community- dedicated coaches only. DM

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12/27/2024

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When I supply a movement pattern to an athlete there’s criteria it must meet. If it doesn’t measure up to what I’d expec...
12/27/2024

When I supply a movement pattern to an athlete there’s criteria it must meet. If it doesn’t measure up to what I’d expect from it, I don’t choose it. If you ask the right questions your exercise selection becomes clearer. Let’s take a deep-dive together in the coaching community. Message us if you’re serious about growing as a coach, trainer, therapist…

We require athletes/clients to follow a 4-Stage Learning Sequence. In reality we coaches, trainers, therapists need to t...
12/26/2024

We require athletes/clients to follow a 4-Stage Learning Sequence. In reality we coaches, trainers, therapists need to trust this process of learning and development for ourselves If we want to reach teaching mastery. A coaching community for growth minded people. DM if serious!

Learning what questions to ask, and who to ask them to, will change your selection and administering of exercises. We mu...
12/24/2024

Learning what questions to ask, and who to ask them to, will change your selection and administering of exercises.

We must stop the random selection of exercises and replace with selection process which gives clarity.

Coaching community coming January.

DM me for details.

In our coaching group we will take a deep dive into how to use video analysis via a model of movement patterns AND antic...
12/23/2024

In our coaching group we will take a deep dive into how to use video analysis via a model of movement patterns AND anticipatory “next action” which guides our understanding of WHY and HOW a position and posture was used or should have been used. DM to join us!

If you’re constantly second guessing yourself as a coach, it may not be your coaching that is getting in your way. Strat...
12/21/2024

If you’re constantly second guessing yourself as a coach, it may not be your coaching that is getting in your way. Strategies, principles, techniques have a place… but there’s another level to coaching you must tap into. Serious coaches only. Coaching program 2025- DM

When coaches lock doors to the gym for the night- we have way more questions than answers. Who we are as coaches, and di...
12/20/2024

When coaches lock doors to the gym for the night- we have way more questions than answers. Who we are as coaches, and did we do right today by our athletes. A safe space to dump your thoughts, get impactful feedback, search deeply is game changing! DM-join our coaching community

We’re prepared to launch a Coaching Course first of the year. It’s clear there’s investors into their personal and profe...
12/19/2024

We’re prepared to launch a Coaching Course first of the year.

It’s clear there’s investors into their personal and professional development…

…Then There’s those who don’t.

We have ZERO interest in the latter. No intrest in the curious. You either are seeking coaching or you’re not. One foot in and one foot out dooms development.

Only motivated should apply- Leave DM.

Happy Birthday to an amazing young woman! Love you Bails! ❤️🥰🎂🥳
12/18/2024

Happy Birthday to an amazing young woman! Love you Bails! ❤️🥰🎂🥳

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The way it should be- Shot Fake, Bounce Pass, Cut, Bounce Pass…

We call this “Riding the Wave”. I worked on this w/ an NBA team in order to get players to maintain defensive position and not get knocked off balance. The UNC defender takes contact and leaves the ground in order to reposition feet and tilt her body to maintain guarding position

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