Doug Lemov's field notes

Reflections on teaching, literacy, coaching, and practice.

10.06.15 Notes on Soccer: Is “The Game the Best Teacher”?

    The phrase “The Game is the Best Teacher” is popular among soccer coaches.  In many ways I understand why; it’s pithy and has an element of truth to it. But as this recent post by Paul Cammarata points out it’s not fully true and is often misapplied.   My colleague Chris Condron, a student…