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,…
What Motivates You?
"Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change." – Jim Rohn (mentor to Tony Robbins) Let your mind wander for a moment. Think back to…
Building Self-Worth In Teens
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." – Eleanor Roosevelt Isn't it funny how the older we get, the more we uncover truths about ourselves that seem…
Reflections on 2024: A Year of Change and Opportunity in Sports
"There is no greater delight than to be conscious of sincerity on self-examination." Mencius As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the past year in sports…
