On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we welcome back Dr. Fergus Connolly as a guest on the show. With the sports world on hold currently and everyone staying inside, Dr. Connolly offers his insight into how coaches should handle the hiatus. Tune in and hear how you should decompress and take advantage of the free time you have. Also learn how to prepare for the transition back to normal football activities when the time comes. 

2:53 Mindset during sports hiatus

10:28 Opportunity for coaches to grow

12:24 Preparing to return to  football activities

16:04 Priorities for returning to football

19:13 Nurturing mental health 

22:10 Communicating with others 

You can follow Dr. Connolly on Twitter here: @fergus_Connolly

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