(this is an update form an archived article) Coach Bill was one of my favorites. He had a way of engaging us so practices flew by and we felt super-ready for competitions. Our first year was a great year. He was a brilliant coach and part of that brilliance was he knew how to get […]
Better recruiting by breakfast
Did you know you can improve your recruiting between the time you wake up and the time you eat your breakfast? For some of you that’s only a few minutes — or less. Maybe you just grab a banana going out the door. Regardless, you can improve your recruiting no matter how short that time […]
The Power of An Athlete’s Role
In work, in sports, in our daily life we want a role to play. Scratch that — we NEED to play a role. We need to know where we fit in. It’s important to us as humans. Why? It helps us feel connected. And connection, as physician Dean Ornish says is critical, “The need for […]
Why Do You Stay?
Why people join your team is important to know. More important, though, is why they stay. When you know why they stay you see your strengths through their eyes. So try this, ask your athletes “Why do you stay?” You can expect two benefits. First, as mentioned, it will give you insights into strengths of […]
Coaching At The Next Level
You’re at your desk. An athlete knocks. She comes in. “Coach,” she says, “I want to take it to the next level!” What Do You Tell Her? She is asking to get to a place different (a better one, hopefully) than where she is now. But does she know what that new place will feel, […]
Let Your Authentic Coaching Shine Through
Authentic coaching is critical to recruiting. Specifically, you NEED to represent yourself, your program, your school honestly. This is super critical for two reasons. First, today’s prospects are a savvy group. They can tell if someone is not being authentic, and it’s a turnoff for them when people aren’t authentic. They have a well-tuned BS […]
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