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…
Can “Floor General” Be Taught?
“I am a member of the team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate…
Why Coaches Lose Their Locker Room
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." -Winston Churchill On the blog and on the podcast, I often talk with guests…
“Who Cares” and Why That’s a Beautiful Thing.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one.” - John Wooden A few days ago, I reposted something I…
Not Being Okay is Okay
"One of the major factors for my players to be successful is for them to know that not being okay is okay." -Kristina McSweeney, Head Softball Coach, South Dakota State…
How AD’s Can Support Head Coaches in Player Development
“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” --Lao Tzu Athletic Directors (ADs) play a crucial role…
Stronger Teams, Smarter Leadership
"The interesting thing about coaching is that you have to trouble the comfortable, and comfort the troubled." - Ric Charlesworth Coaching Your Coaches: A Call to Action Last week, I…
Reality Check: A Day in the Life of a College Athlete—Are You Ready?
"Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t."— Jerry Rice (HOF NFL WR) Every year, thousands of high school athletes say they want…
From Chips to Cracks
From Chips to Cracks: Why Athletes Must Address Small Setbacks Before They Grow “The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius Six months ago,…
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