[This is a significant update from an original post from 2013] Growing up I was surrounded by heroes. Animated heroes were on the TV every Saturday morning. Storybook heroes in comics and paperbacks were piled up next to my bed. Then there were real heroes, such as my brothers…one who went to Vietnam to fight […]
Why are there two types of recruiters?
There are not—obviously—only two types of recruiters. There are many different types: High school recruiters College recruiters Business recruiters And on-and-on the list rolls. But in reality there ARE actually only two types of recruiters: effective recruiters, and those who aren’t. Why are there just those two types of recruiters? The first type, the effective […]
The Day I Was Accused Of Cheating At The Olympics
I’ve seen a fair amount of sport scandals erupt over the years—from referees being bribed, to players throwing games, to coaches cheating. And years ago, I was involved in one. An offer I could not refuse It was the 1996 Olympics. In Atlanta. I was a team leader—in charge of all rowing equipment the US […]
21 Smart Ways To Invest In Your Coaching Development
[This is a significant update to an archived post] Here’s an intriguing question: how is a coach like a doctor, a teach, a plumber and an accountant? Easy… We are all in the help-people-improve profession: Doctors help-people-improve their health Teachers help-people-improve their intellects Plumbers help-people-improve their sanitation Accountants help-people-improve their finances It’s a special section of […]
Your special coaching advantage
Often the thinnest-of margins separates good-from-great or a loss-from-a-win in sports Where does that razor-thin margin come from? Often it’s all in what the coach knows. “It’s what you learn, after you know it all, that counts.” John Wooden said that, and it is so true because the tricky thing about coaching (and coaches) is […]
Does your recruit prefer stoplights or roundabouts? (And why you need to know)
On highways you typically find two types of intersections. The most popular is a signal-controlled intersection (aka stoplight). Less common are roundabouts (aka rotaries). You’ll be doing yourself a favor if you know which type your recruit and athlete likes. Here’s why Intersections with stoplights are designed for control. The signal tells the drivers what […]
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