Choose Joy
Have you ever noticed how bad news and bad feelings seem to linger longer than good News and feelings? Life is full of ups and downs, and...
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A place where we inspire, motivate, and empower coaches, athletes, and families to leverage relationships to solve problems and drive performance.
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Happiness | Build the Life You Want
We all want to be happy, but since about 2012, happiness has been on the decline. Why is that? And how can we increase our own happiness?...
Kenny Smith | Do the Ordinary Things Extra
Did you know you can change your life in just 6 months? That is what NBA champion Kenny Smith did in high school. In May of his junior...
WEEKLY DEVOTIONALS
Weekly Christian Devotionals
Habakkuk: Trusting God in the Dark
Have you ever been stuck in The Pit and didn’t know how you were going to get out? Have you ever faced a struggle so great that you...
Nahum: Wrath and Grace
Two moments that define you are what you do when you are at the bottom and have nothing, and how you handle yourself when you are at the...
Micah: Justice, Kindness and Humility
Have you ever seen someone change after getting power or after moving into a higher position? One of my favorite quotes is, “Two things...
MINDSET MONDAYS
A Weekly Post Strengthening Your Mind and Mindset
Choose Joy
Have you ever noticed how bad news and bad feelings seem to linger longer than good News and feelings? Life is full of ups and downs, and...
Happiness | Build the Life You Want
We all want to be happy, but since about 2012, happiness has been on the decline. Why is that? And how can we increase our own happiness?...
Kenny Smith | Do the Ordinary Things Extra
Did you know you can change your life in just 6 months? That is what NBA champion Kenny Smith did in high school. In May of his junior...
TEAM MEMBER THURSDAYS
A Weekly Post About Teamwork and Culture
- May 2
Are You An Ideal Teammate?
In a TEDx Talk, author Patrick Lencioni says life is a team sport, and we are in the era of teamwork. If we want to be the best we can be...
- Mar 7
Dealing With Difficult People
For a team to be successful, teammates have to learn how to deal with different types of people. Conflict that comes from trying to bring...
- Feb 29
Circle-Up for Better Teamwork
"Great workplaces are about much more than pay and benefits, or promotion opportunities, or even fundamental needs like safety. They are...
FOR ATHLETES
Articles Written for Athletes
MANAGING ADVERSITY WITH TURBULENCE RESILIENCY
NBA head coach Doc Rivers once said, “Basketball is a game of runs.” Before every game, I tell my athletes, “In this game, we are going...
JUST BREATHE | Mindset Mondays
I’ll never forget the day when one of my daughters had the chance to win or tie a basketball game after the time ran out by making 2 out...
THE POWER OF WORDS AND WRITING | Mindset Mondays
Writing has changed my life. I have always liked writing, but I never called myself a writer. Growing up, I liked writing stories in...
FOR PARENTS
Articles Written for Parents
MANAGING ADVERSITY WITH TURBULENCE RESILIENCY
NBA head coach Doc Rivers once said, “Basketball is a game of runs.” Before every game, I tell my athletes, “In this game, we are going...
JUST BREATHE | Mindset Mondays
I’ll never forget the day when one of my daughters had the chance to win or tie a basketball game after the time ran out by making 2 out...
THE POWER OF WORDS AND WRITING | Mindset Mondays
Writing has changed my life. I have always liked writing, but I never called myself a writer. Growing up, I liked writing stories in...
FOR COACHES
Articles Written for Coaches
MANAGING ADVERSITY WITH TURBULENCE RESILIENCY
NBA head coach Doc Rivers once said, “Basketball is a game of runs.” Before every game, I tell my athletes, “In this game, we are going...
There is Nothing Like Being a Coach (Thank You)
When a player says, "Thank you, coach," I always say, "Thank you," back. The truth is, they don't have to show up, and when they do show...
Passion is Everything
Some people coach because it's their job; other people coach because it is their passion. It is not hard to see if someone is coaching...
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