The Real Value of College
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." — John Dewey I often find myself frustrated when I hear people on TV or social media diminish the value…
Do We Have to Coach This Generation Differently?
“The inability to open up to hope is what blocks trust, and blocked trust is the reason for blighted dreams.” – Elizabeth Gilbert A good friend of mine called me…
Organize Your Week
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. -Abraham Lincoln There’s a reason we hear so many leaders talk…
Growth Isn’t Solo
"The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves." -Steven Spielberg It’s been a full month on…
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…
