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…
For the Love of the Game
"I used to believe, I still do, that if you give something your all it doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you've risked everything - put…
The Truth About Answered Prayers
“We're so busy watching out for what's just ahead of us that we don't take time to enjoy where we are.” -Bill Watterson I have two rules when I talk…
Can “Floor General” Be Taught?
“I am a member of the team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate…
Why Coaches Lose Their Locker Room
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." -Winston Churchill On the blog and on the podcast, I often talk with guests…
KISS: Keep It Simple, Stupid
Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple. -Woody Guthrie If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by the college recruiting process—you’re not alone. Between highlight…
Feed It Daily or Watch It Fade
"Team Culture Is a Baby: Everyone’s the Babysitter" - Sue Enquist, Hall of Fame UCLA Softball Coach This was the profound advice Hall of Fame coach Sue Enquist recently shared…
Why Ownership Matters for Student-Athletes
"Do every job you're in like you're going to do it for the rest of your life, and demonstrate that ownership of it." - Mary Barra, first female CEO of…
Look in the Mirror – Would You Recruit You?
“If you’re going to dream it, you better work on it.” - Steph Curry Let’s have an honest moment. Take a minute and walk to a mirror. What do you…
