by Mandy Green, Busy Coach“If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.”It’s a saying we all know—but how many coaches actually live it out, especially during the holidays?Most recruiting efforts slow down around this time.Coaches tell themselves, “I’ll ramp up in January.”But …
The Coach Who Did It All (Until It Almost Broke Them)
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachI worked with a coach — let’s call him Coach Smith — who prided himself on his tireless work ethic. He handled everything: 95% of the recruiting, team management & logistics, practice planning, and more. He rarely delegated because he believed no one else could do …
Systems: The Backbone of a Thriving Program
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachWhat if your coaching staff could operate without relying on you for every decision, every task, and every little thing?Here’s the truth: a successful program is only as effective as the systems supporting it. Without structure, you end up acting as the referee, …
The Double Win: Unlocking Your Assistant’s Potential and Yours
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachHelping your assistants succeed isn’t just about lightening their workload—it’s about creating a culture where everyone wins. When your staff is empowered, they deliver results. And when they’re delivering results, you’re freed up to focus on leading your program with …
Struggling to Build Your Program? Master THIS Skill
by Mandy Green, Busy CoachIf you're like most coaches, you’re juggling it all—practice plans, recruiting, travel, budgets—and probably feeling stuck in the daily grind. I get it. I’ve been there.Over my career coaching at Utah, Minnesota State, Xavier, LMU, and South Dakota, I learned one …