Q: What’s the difference between a sport coach, and an extra-large cheese pizza? A: The cheese pizza can feed a family of four. I sat in the parking lot, my forehead on the steering wheel. I was thinking to myself, “Good God, what have I done?” I had just graduated college. I had a degree […]
Step Up. Speak Up.
There’s a reason your organization sponsors your sport. It might be to keep kids off the streets. Or to win a national championship. Or to fill seats. In a system of coaching like that you have an obligation. To do what the system requires you to do. Such as: Recruit athletes. Check. Fundraise. Check. Monitor […]
Will a robot take your coaching job?
You’re not going to like this, but I have to ask you a question. You’ll probably think it’s the stupidest question you’ve gotten today. Or this week. Or maybe this decade. Regardless, I’m going to ask … Will a robot take your coaching job? Will you be replaced by a machine? There’s a new reality brewing You, we, me […]
All Coaches Get Fired (psst…. You’re Next)
Your boss is going to fire you. He doesn’t care if you’ve won the conference 50 times, are Coach Of The Year, or how many Olympic golds you have around your neck. Understand this truth — you will get fired. We all will get fired. Welcome to coaching sports. Daddy, Why Did Coach Jonnie Get […]