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The Day I Was Accused Of Cheating At The Olympics

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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 […]

Why Do You Stay?

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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 […]

Let Your Authentic Coaching Shine Through

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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 […]

Stop trying to become a better sports coach

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Why is it that coaches are rarely formally taught? Drivers are taught Doctors are taught Teachers are taught But sport coaches? Nope. Coaches are rarely formally taught — especially in the US. (Did you know that the United States is one of the few developed countries that does NOT have a national coaching education program?) […]