"Successful interactions with others are underpinned by our recognition of their individual drives and desires. Once we understand someone's drives and desires it becomes much easier to align on common goals and a pathway to achieve them." This is a unique portion of the book where the author (Brett Bartholomew) categorizes patterns of personality traits … Continue reading Conscious Coaching: Archetypes
Written by Coach Lewis Shine #GameDayPrep is one of the most important parts of being a coach. #GameDayPrep means that the season has begun, and it's gametime. This is my opportunity to break a team all the way down and find every advantage possible that would give us leverage to win. I enjoy this more … Continue reading Gameday Prep
Coaches that have been in the game a bit likely can relate to what Steve Kerr is going through at the moment. Ok, not directly relatable given he has professional athletes to work with on a daily basis. However, all coaches have some experience with the feeling of first to worst. Coming from a situation … Continue reading Steve Kerr is Like Any Coach in America
"There are three principle means of acquiring knowledge . . . observation of nature, reflection, and experimentation. Observation collects facts; reflection combines them; experimentation verifies the result of that combination." - Denis Diderot Chapter 3 Takeaways: Drive vs Motivation Conflict as the Catalyst Task vs Personal Conflict Drive is long-term. Motivation is reactionary. If the … Continue reading Conscious Coaching: Chapter 3
Written by Scott Bauman Simply put, player-lead (preferably the most skilled) programs are the most successful. If polled, I would bet that this would be consistent with the experiences of coaches across the country. I have yet to witness a team win consistently despite having ongoing #Leadership issues throughout the year. Beyond the wins and … Continue reading Leadership
"It is authenticity, not mimicry, that best serves as the coach's initial linchpin toward establishing a strong connection with others." Chapter 2 Takeaways Internal Identification: Authenticity Contextual Leadership A lot to unpack in this chapter that primarily focused on self-reflection of disposition and personality traits that have an impact on our ability to lead others. … Continue reading Conscious Coaching: Chapter 2
Written by Scott Bauman For starters, I would recommend looking into You Win in the Locker Room First by Jon Gordon. A book providing ideas and anecdotes to build a locker room based on culture and commitment. Those aforementioned core values are recognized as the 7 C's contributing toward program success, here are the other 5: … Continue reading Build the Locker Room
"Conscious Coaching is about figuring out an athlete's purpose and matching it with an evidence-based coaching process." Intro & Chapter 1 Takeaways Conscious Coaching Defined Four Elements of a Conscious Coach "...(T)ools that will help you improve your ability to close the gaps that may exist between your athletes' internal drives and your personal coaching … Continue reading Conscious Coaching: Intro & Chapter 1
Written by Scott Bauman Coaches love offense. Something about a quick-hitter executing to perfection in a crucial situation of a game. Or the following possession countering by taking advantage of an overzealous defender trying to cheat the same play. If social media does anything, it exposes our guiltiest of pleasures as coaches regarding X's & … Continue reading Offense
Written by Dymetrius Ware I had a conversation with a coach who told me he hated zone defense. He felt it was a lazy man's way of coaching. He continued saying, "He had never coached or played for a zone defensive team, as well." In this short article, I’m hoping to convince those who don’t … Continue reading Why Zone
