Bracketology: Breaking down the Final Four
It is that time of year for sports – March Madness with its brackets and the road to the “Final Four”. Just think of all the games, the teams, the excitement and bracket busters! With that in mind it brings…
Time to ENDURE
Character Matters Timeout: ENDURE Coach “Do not grow tired of doing well, for at the proper time you will receive the rewards if you do not give up.” It has been said “It’s not how you start the race but…
It Matters
It Matters Every single issue you deal with today is a character issue. We live in a day when “image” is more important than character and “style” counts more than substance. We tend look at outward appearances and ignore the…
Do Your Players LEARN
Quality: LEARN You coach so your players can learn. It is absolutely necessary to be coachable in order for a player to find success. To learn is to gain knowledge and knowledge is power. Your players need to fully understand…
“Am I doing what’s right?”
Am I doing what’s right? “Am I doing what is right?” This is the question many coaches ask at the end of a season. Many try to justify the answer with wins and losses, but that is a futile pursuit….
Quality: NOBLE
Quality: NOBLE To be noble is to be outstanding. The best and excellent, all of which make up the “Inside Stuff” that is necessary for greatness. To be noble is to possess outstanding qualities. Qualities of superior nature, especially in…
Character Matters TIMEOUT: Gratitude
Coach The Quality “Gratitude” is something we need to demonstrate more consistently beside just Thanksgiving! The definition is “to make known to others in what ways they have benefited my life.” The mindset that stands out to me is “Appreciate…
Welcome to October – Battle of the 3 F’s
Welcome to October!! The Great Divide of the Season. It is time to either survive or Thrive. It’s time for the Battle of the 3 F’s. The big question is how will we go about the rest of the season,…
Character Matters Timeout: PATIENCE
PATIENCE Coach One of the greatest qualities we can have as a coach is Patience. Patience is not the same as indifference, it conveys the idea of someone who is tremendously strong and able to withstand all assaults and rise…
Character Matters Timeout: ENERGY
For all activities in life, energy is needed. Energy is the fuel behind your efforts, driving you to your goals. Energy puts the human will into action. Energy in sport can also be conceptualized as “passion.” Energy is a vigorous…