At a certain point in an athletic career, one has the option to pivot towards coaching.

I’ve reached this level in my Brazilian jiu jitsu journey. I am more interested in coaching and helping others out than competing.

This had made me think a lot about what it means to be a good coach.

Some things I think are important:

-a good eye to analyze body movement

-an ability to cascade instructions

-an understanding of the mental aspect of the sport

-a sense of humor and connection