Draft Day
"You only get drafted once." -Sonny Weaver Jr. (Kevin Costner) from Draft Day I’m a big dork.My wife knows it.My kids know it.My clients and former players definitely know it.…
Standing Out in the Chaos: What Makes a Great Recruit Today
“Trust is earned, respect is given, and loyalty is demonstrated. Betrayal of any one of those is to lose all three.” ― Ziad K. Abdelnour There’s a quiet wish echoing…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
