Sports are hard. Coaching is hard. Life is hard. It is a big reason we coach because we know the impact that sports have on young people in preparation for “handling the hard stuff” of life.
Winning is hard. Winning is so much more than the final score; it’s about being worthy of the victory.
Coaching is not easy. Mistakes can be made that will hurt your team or your ability to influence your team.
One decision or one moment can start a chain reaction that impacts a greater ecosystem. This is the Butterfly Effect and it happened to NC State in the Final Four!
Coaching is about relationships and people. This 75 year study proves the importance of coaching and teams.
I have learned A LOT about Coaching and Leadership in 30+ years. Here are 10 lessons learned.
The story of Muhammad Ali fighting Ernie Terrell is an all-time classic. It is a motivational masterpiece for athletes who want to find their edge.
The best coaches know that player-led teams win. How do you develop these leaders?
Playing time. It is hard for many. Hard for athletes, hard for parents, hard for coaches.
How do you handle pressure? Do your players over-think in pressure situations?
It is getting harder to find coaches. It is getting really hard to find officials. And without officials, we do not have Team Sports.
Coaches, do you want a Winning Program? Ask yourself, what does a “Losing Program” look like?
