Basketball Content for Intellectual Coaches, Smart Players, Informed Parents and Students of the Game.
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 Read More
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 Read More
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? Read More
Team Team Team- the famous motivational pep talk given by the revered former University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler, summarizes what many coaches believe is the most important aspect of team sports. The willingness to put others before one’s own self interest. Coaches often struggle to capture that same Read More
Leadership is truly a choice. All great coaches and leaders know this. The challenge is how to we get our players to understand this. The last article I shared was on the importance of team book talks or leadership talks, and how they both can contribute to a winning culture. Read More