I’m a perfectionist in the kitchen. I want to know exactly how much of each ingredient to add so the finished product tastes just like my mom’s! Similarly, coaches want to know the recipe to create a winning team. How much practice, weight training and conditioning will it take? What about perseverance, inspirational quotes or team bonding experiences? The amounts may vary, but according to former Green Bay Packer coach, Vince Lombardi, it takes three main ingredients to make a winning … [Read more...]
Wisdom for the BusyCoach
If you live each day as if it will be your last, one day you will most certainly be right. ~Steve Jobs Life comes with no guarantees, BusyCoach. No promise that you'll meet or surpass the average life expectancy. No certainty that if you work your hardest you'll win a championship. No assurance that you'll avoid cancer. I suppose there is just one sure thing: you and I will have a last day. Not trying to be morbid, just stating the facts. And issuing a reality check. The above quote … [Read more...]
LDRSHIP
The following 'Army Values' comes from the Army Leadership Manual. I think these values can apply to anyone in leadership, specifically to basketball coaches and players! The values the Army uses to guide the leader forms the acronym LDRSHIP: Loyalty Duty Respect Selfless Service Honor Integrity Personal Courage More from the Army Leadership Manual on each of these values: LOYALTY Bear true faith and allegiance to the US Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other … [Read more...]
You Versus You
Here is your kick in the pants for today. You might recall 'Knock-Knock ... Who's There?' Well, here is another great motivational video from the folks at VersusTV. “It’s You vs. Them. You vs. No. You vs. Can’t. You vs. Next Year, Last Year, Statistics, Excuses. It's You vs. History. You vs. the Odds. It’s You vs. 2nd place. The clock is ticking. Let’s see what you got.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl_1wh1obyM You're welcome. … [Read more...]
25 Traits of Entrepreneurs
According to Earl Nightingale, co-founder of Nightingale and Conant Corporation, entrepreneurs possess 25 traits. You may or may not be an entrepreneur but I think you will also find successful basketball coaches share these traits as well. Here are the 25 traits ... along with a brief explanation: DRIVE a high degree of motivation COURAGE tenacity and persistence GOALS a sense of direction KNOWLEDGE and a thirst for it GOOD HEALTH taking care of one's … [Read more...]
Knock Knock … Who’s There?
Here's a little morning motivation for you ... courtesy of VersusTV and one of their promo video's. "Knock-Knock." "Who's there?" "The guy that finished second." "The guy that finished second who?" "Exactly." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-zZO1Qwa8E Don't be content with 2nd place. What do you say ... should we get up and get after 1st place? … [Read more...]
Holding the Rope
I recently read the book 'Called to Coach' by Bobby Bowden. Here’s a story from the book to add to your stack of motivational stuff: What did our 1993 national championship team and 1999 national championship team do that was in common? They held the rope! What does holding the rope mean? You are hanging from the edge of a cliff five hundred yards in the air. The only thing between you and falling to the ground is a piece of rope with the person of your choice … [Read more...]
The Guy in the Glass
When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf, And the world makes you king for a day, Then go to the mirror and look at yourself, And see what that guy has to say. For it isn't your Father, or Mother, or Wife, Who judgment upon you must pass. The feller whose verdict counts most in your life Is the guy staring back from the glass. He's the feller to please, never mind all the rest, For he's with you clear up to the end, And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult … [Read more...]
General Colin Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership
If you want to be a leader, either on the basketball or court off of it, have a look at General Powell's 13 rules below. Short and to the point, these are qualities that real leaders strive for. How are you leading? It ain't as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning. Get mad, then get over it. Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position fails, your ego goes with it. It can be done! Be careful what you choose. You may get it. Don't let … [Read more...]
Thinking (The Man Who Thinks He Can)
If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don't. If you'd like to win but you think you can't, It's almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost, For out of the world we find Success begins with a fellow's will - It's all in the state of mind. If you think you're outclassed, you are; You've got to think high to rise; You've got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize. Life's battle doesn't always go To stronger or faster … [Read more...]