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 โhandling the hard stuffโ of life.
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.
Coaches, do you want a Winning Program? Ask yourself, what does a โLosing Programโ look like?
The great ones are always looking to learn. They are always looking to get better.
Championship seasons do not happen overnight. They happen through systemic and coordinated plans by coaches and stakeholders in the program.
As we kick on 2024, we should all reflect as coaches and ask ourselves this very important question, why do you coach?
Confidence is a superpower for athletes and teams. How do you earn confidence?
In a world of chaos, disorganization, and confusion, leadership/coaching, is there to help guide us and point us in the right direction.
Many think you only need โTalentโ to win. Certainly, some talent is needed. In my mind, you need "enough" talent to win.
Toughness is not a trait you're born with; it's a skill you develop.