The best players I have had the opportunity to work with have shared these characteristics: Different Investment Levels - Consistently put in extra time Competitor Hardest critic & biggest fan - Confident, but never satisfied It is their identity - Love being in the gym Different intuitiveness for the game - Game was slower for … Continue reading Coaching the Best Player
In-Game Coaching
There is no better day than game-day! I still get nervous; butterflies are likely the only thing I can guarantee prior to tip-off. Yet, for some reason as soon as the National Anthem finishes a sense of calm briefly takes control. I have this self-prescribed rule where I have to start every quarter sitting down. … Continue reading In-Game Coaching
Steve Kerr is Like Any Coach in America
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
Leadership
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
Coaching Today
Not in the business of covering hot topics or current headlines. But, there a couple newsworthy events that took place in the coaching world over the past week that I thought could be helpful for others climbing the ladder. Tyler Williams alleges he was dismissed from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’s basketball team last month … Continue reading Coaching Today
Rambling Culture
Written by Stefan Geigucz Like every other young aspiring coach who did not play college basketball, the journey started as being the low man on the totem pole, Student Manager. Going into college, I had not yet figured out that coaching was my life’s calling. I picked a Mid Major that was in the heart … Continue reading Rambling Culture
Coach's Climb 