Time has flown since 2016, fortunate to have accepted a head coaching opportunity at the high school level in Central Massachusetts. More importantly, I have recently gotten married to the literal meaning of a "Coach's Wife." Between her volleyball season to my basketball schedule our household remains volatile year round. Nonetheless, we love what we … Continue reading Bring It Back
Action
"What is action? Action is commonplace, right action is not. As a discipline, it's not any kind of action that will do, but direction action. Everything must be done in the service of the whole. Step by step, action by action, we'll dismantle the obstacles in front of us. With persistence and flexibility, we'll act … Continue reading Action
Quote of the Day
"The fear of failure is universal and paralyzing for almost all of us. We pass up valuable opportunities simply because we're afraid to fail. Once you realize that failure will happen, but that it's what you do with it that will define you--that lets you push forward and innovate." Carey Lohrenz, a former fighter pilot in the … Continue reading Quote of the Day
The Division III Opportunity
Back where it all started. Between friends, family, or employers, I get asked all the time, "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" Answer is easy, but the response is rarely understood - Division III Head Coach. DISCOVER | DEVELOP | DEDICATE This takes nothing away from the student-athletes at the Division I … Continue reading The Division III Opportunity
Emotional Agility
We must be a rock against which others break their own fears against. As Billie Jean King once said, "pressure is a privilege" ; those of us fortunate to lead must carry both our burdens, as well as those who look to us for guidance and direction. Quote provided by a recent Forbes article co-authored by Tom … Continue reading Emotional Agility
Season in Preview: Christian Brothers University
Entering my second year at Christian Brothers University (3rd season as an assistant at the collegiate level) I take a look back in order to look forward to this upcoming 2014-15 season. The conversation on loop from coaches to players is the discussion of the "process." The process was evident last year and has helped prepare me for … Continue reading Season in Preview: Christian Brothers University
#Finish100
Every shooter knows you end on a make - this drill is to Finish 100! Cater the shots how you want, but the goal is to make 100 shots from all over the floor incorporating whatever it is that you want to work on with the shooters (i.e. off the screen, off the bounce, or … Continue reading #Finish100
Scouting Opponents
1. Be Concise 2. Be the Smartest Guy in the Room Being Concise - Succinct, yet thorough. Your guys will only be able to take in so much information. Given only 2-3 days for preparation, it is best to assume that the majority of the players are going in to the game blind to personnel … Continue reading Scouting Opponents
Establishing Social Media Presence
Allow me to preface by saying that in no way do I consider myself an expert with tools such as Photoshop, Microsoft Office, or any other digital editing software. However, there is something to be said about establishing a social media presence for your program, large or small. It facilitates a way to connect with … Continue reading Establishing Social Media Presence
