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…
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…
Why Are You Wasting Your Recruitment?
“Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” — William Shakespeare My brain makes everything hard. I have a little ADHD. I…
My Favorite Sports Moments of 2025
“I believe in the impossible because no one else does.” —Florence Griffith Joyner I thought I’d have a little fun with the last blog of 2025 and share some of…
🎁Three Christmas Presents Every Recruit Should Give
As a student-athlete, Christmas break can feel like a pause button—no games, fewer practices, and a little space to breathe. But recruiting doesn’t slow down just because the calendar does.…
Be Thankful for the Journey
“Appreciate what you have, because someone else is wishing for it.” ― Karon Waddell In all my years as an athlete and a coach, the one thing I wish I could…
The Butterfly Effect
A young man I thought I’d lost recently reminded me what the butterfly effect truly looks like in coaching and mentorship. Sometimes growth goes quiet, sometimes it cocoons, and sometimes it emerges more beautiful than we imagined. Alex’s journey is teaching me that the smallest moments — a conversation, a spark, a second chance — can change everything. Here’s why I’m more proud of him today than ever.
NIL, the NCAA, and the 99% Reality Check
NIL was supposed to empower athletes. Instead, it’s become a recruiting arms race — fueled by booster collectives and donor money, not branding deals. This post breaks down what NIL really is, how it’s reshaping college athletics, and why 99% of families should focus on growth and development, not cash and contracts. Learn the truth about NIL, collectives, and what matters most for your athlete’s future.
