Recruiting is an art, not a science. There’s no right way to do it, no formula to make sure you are evaluating correctly. Even with the advent of analytics, and some schools using statistical data to evaluate recruits, there are still plenty of misses. As college coaches we spend an incredible amount of time evaluating […]
Make Or Miss
“It’s a make or miss league.” It’s a common cliche’ used to describe the NBA. You hear a lot of coaches at all levels going to something similar – “We got the shots we wanted, we just couldn’t make any,” or “We just gotta make some shots.” I’m not really a fan of that mentality. […]
Vulnerability
Admitting your mistakes and showing vulnerability is such an important part of coaching and leadership.
How We Can Make Racism A Solvable Problem
Philip Atiba Goff with a great approach to helping solve racial issues. Look at behaviors, not attitudes. 12 minute video.
A Myth About Accountability
I’m a strong believer in accountability. I don’t think you can sustain elite success without a high level of accountability. It’s an essential part of high-performing organizations. Accountability is about taking personal responsibility for your actions, and within teams a shared sense of accountability is extremely powerful. Sharing accountability amongst a group creates a very […]
Connecting With Your Players
It’s a common narrative you see with coaches who are struggling, especially coaches who have been around for a few years. You hear questions about whether or not he can “relate” to his players anymore. Connecting with your players is certainly important, but it’s more than just being active on social media or having a […]
Load Management
Interesting look at a concept that seems to be prevalent in all levels of basketball these days, and is causing some tension in the NBA. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2869726-all-we-do-is-find-reasons-for-guys-not-to-work.amp.html?__twitter_impression=true
Things You Learn About Leadership After You Take Over
When you take over as a new head coach or the leader of an organization, things are naturally different. As much as you try and prepare, there are plenty of things you are going to learn as you go. You Are Always On When you are the head coach people always look at you as […]