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Originally posted 2020-03-08 13:08:49. Many coaches use the game of basketball as a metaphor for the game of life, preparing their athletes for life after basketball. After much thought – I put together my list of 5 life lessons that basketball teaches. Coaches – please comment and add to this list – it would be…
Originally posted 2017-08-25 08:54:11. Effective coaches are constantly looking for ideas and opportunities to build a positive culture in their respective programs. I recently attended a 2 day workshop on a growing concept in schools around the idea of restorative practices. This practice comes from the criminal justice field of restorative justice. Restorative practice is…
Originally posted 2016-09-10 22:08:31. The fall season is an exciting time for basketball coaches. As students go back to school, many programs are conducting individual skill workouts and implementing their off season strength and conditioning programs. It is also a time for coaches to plan for the upcoming season and look for ways to give…
Originally posted 2016-02-10 15:02:50. Coaching is a demanding profession, or for many coaches a demanding vocation. So the suggestion to add one more thing to an already full plate, may seem counterintuitive. However, more and more athletic teams are using the idea of book clubs, or book/leadership talks to enrich the athletic journey for their…
Originally posted 2016-01-11 17:44:45. Integrity is a “power” word often used in coaching and athletics. Every parent wants their son or daughter to play for a coach with high integrity. Moreover, every coach wants his/her players to display integrity both on and off the court. Never before have young people, especially athletes, been faced with…
Originally posted 2015-10-08 17:23:00. Great coaches have the desire to be the best. They want, not only to coach, but to be impactful. They want to send a message to their players and community that there is something special about their program. The questions become; How do coaches create this environment? Is it charisma? Is…