by Jayson Schmidt, PreseasonWhat makes a great assistant coach?They’re loyal, humble, and innovative. They pay attention to detail, lead by example, and are great communicators. They ask questions, are open-minded, and do what needs to be done.Every head coach (or future head coach) …
What is Blocking YOUR Success?
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachI want to help you break the bottleneck of your success. Now, before I tell you the answer to what I believe is blocking your success, what do you think the main bottleneck to your program's greater successes? The answers I hear most often is that you need to …
You Might Be Losing Recruits Because Your Staff Isn’t Engaged, Productive and Happy
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachSome coaches spend a lot of time and money making sure their team culture is thriving. Rightly so, because if your recruits don’t see a team environment that they like or want to be apart of, they are not going to commit to you.Peter Drucker famously said, “Culture …
Should You Run Your Program Like a Game of Checkers or Chess?
by Mandy Green, Busy Coach I’m currently reading the book The Art of Learning. In this book, Josh Waitzkin tells his remarkable story of personal achievement and shares the principles of learning and performance that have propelled him to the top—twice (Chess and Tai Chi). A good portion of the …
Crisis Communication and Your Role as a College Coach
by Paul Nemetz-Carlson, Tudor Collegiate Strategies As seasons and careers end abruptly, we see dreams deferred, and questions and uncertainty dominate the college sports world, many coaches face unforeseen challenges around finding the right words and how to communicate effectively. Without …