To Thine Own Self Be True
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind" -Dr. Seuss There’s a quiet weight a lot of…
The Open-Minded Recruit
“You don’t know what you like… you like what you know.” – Peter Weller My 12-year-old son has a strict food policy: ketchup is the only sauce allowed. He recently…
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…
Staying in Your Lane: Let Coaches Do the Coaching
"In order to protect their future, we must stop protecting their 'now'. We must stop protecting them from uncomfortable and necessary growth." -Whitney Ballard As parents, we often have the…
Start with the Mirror
"Everything negative - pressure, challenges - are all an opportunity for me to rise." --Kobe Bryant In the world of college athletics recruiting, it's easy for athletes and parents to…
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…
How to Get Recruited: 10 Key Strategies for Student-Athletes
"Champions keep playing until they get it right. Then they play more." - Billie Jean King As we head into spring, college recruitment is heating up. High school sophomores and juniors…
“You’re Going to Have to Pay Some”
“Price is what you pay; value is what you get.” – Warren Buffett If you’re a regular listener to the Significant Coaching Podcast, you know I love to wrap up…
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,…
