Turning Your Intentions Into Reality
“We do what we have to do in order to do what we want to do.” ― James Farmer Jr [Denzel Washington] from The Great Debaters Give me one thing that…
Can You Love Your Team?
A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life. --John Wooden I had the great pleasure of sitting down and talking shop this week with…
The Opportunity for Courage
“If someone prays for patience, do you think God gives them patience? Or does God give them the opportunity to be patient? If they prayed for courage, does God give…
Coaches: What’s Your 90-Day Plan—and Are You Ready to Lead?
"Failing to prepare is preparing to fail." - John Wooden I’m currently doing some consulting work with a small college on the West Coast, helping them build a brand-new athletics department—including…
The 4 Things Every Coach Should Include in a Cover Letter
"If you don't share your ideas, no one will know if they're any good." – Dorie Clark I am presently helping a college hire 3 new Head Coaches, and I…
Overcoming Victim Mentality
"Be curious, not judgmental" - Ted Lasso Nobody likes to be called immature or told they're working against their own potential. It hits our ego. It stings our pride.How dare…
Top 10 Ways NOT to Lose Your Locker Room
"I don't look at myself as a basketball coach. I look at myself as a leader who happens to coach basketball." – Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski Every coach has felt…
There’s Always More Rope
In faith, there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't" - Blaise Pascal Every athlete thinks they know the game.…
Shut Up. Suit Up. Show Up.
“Shut up. Suit up. Show up.” – Dr. James Hollis When professor and author, Dr. James Hollis published his book, What Matters Most, Oliver Burkeman of The Guardian noted that…
