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…
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…
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…
“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,…
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…
Recharge and Refocus
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott As the holiday lights go up and the year winds down, it’s…
5 Positive Traits of Recruit Parents
“Sports don’t build character. They reveal it.” -John Wooden The role of a parent in the recruitment process for a college athlete is vital, and certain qualities can significantly impact…
Essential Qualities of Great Athletic Directors
“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” —Ronald Reagan An Athletic…
