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acoachsdiary
Jan 241 min read
Adam Grant: Feedback vs Advice
In his book Hidden Potential, Adam Grant wrote, "Don't ask for feedback, ask for advice." He said when he first started teaching, he was...

acoachsdiary
Jan 213 min read
Trust the Process … Don’t Rush It
January 21st "Who are you becoming as a result of the chase." - Dr. Jim Loehr Don’t rush the process. Trust the process and enjoy the...


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Dec 2, 20245 min read
Escaping the Doom Loop
Have you ever been so paralyzed by fear, anxiety, or doubt that you freeze and can’t move or make a decision? I have been stuck in what...

acoachsdiary
Nov 25, 20243 min read
Mastering Our Inner Voice
Our Inner Voice is the constant stream of thoughts and commentary that runs through our minds. It can be both a helpful guide and a...


acoachsdiary
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Don’t Ride the Wave | Stack Days
How do you stay off the emotional roller coaster? How do you stay even through the good and the bad and not ride the wave of emotions?...


acoachsdiary
Nov 4, 20242 min read
Kara Lawson: What The Best Do
Duke basketball coach Kara Lawson is considered one of the greatest coaches and leaders in basketball. She was a great player herself at...


acoachsdiary
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Mel Robbins: The Secret to Kill Fear
Fear is real and can hold you back and keep you from doing and experiencing a lot of great things. Fear stops so many people from going...


acoachsdiary
Aug 5, 20244 min read
Graham Weaver: Which Voice Will You Listen To?
Which voice is the loudest in your head: The Survival Voice or The Truth Voice? If you are afraid or feeling fear, your Survival Voice is...

acoachsdiary
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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...

acoachsdiary
Mar 4, 20243 min read
Emotional Intelligence
Guiding Question: “Which one guides and controls YOUR actions - your thinking mind or your emotional mind?” Daniel Goleman, author of...

acoachsdiary
Feb 1, 20244 min read
Tight vs Loose | How to Build a Culture That Wins | Team Member Thursdays
Guiding Question: Coaches at all levels are trying to create, build, and sustain a culture that can produce wins, but what does that...

acoachsdiary
Jan 10, 20243 min read
Welcome to the Team!!
Guiding Question: How can we create conditions for greatness and excellence from Day 1? I started a new job in a big-time organization...

acoachsdiary
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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...

acoachsdiary
Oct 4, 20231 min read
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...

acoachsdiary
Aug 18, 20234 min read
Performance Enablement: A Key to Attracting and Retaining the Best Talent
The transfer portal is affecting sports at all levels. There are many options for today’s athletes and parents, so retaining your top...

acoachsdiary
Aug 16, 20232 min read
DISCIPLINE vs DEVELOPMENT
I was talking to our director of safety and security about leadership development and how he manages his team, and he said so often we...

acoachsdiary
Jun 8, 20233 min read
E.I. Part 8 | Emotional Judo | The Old Man On The Train
Guiding Questions: How often do your emotions or the emotions of those around you affect your decision-making, relationships, and life?...

acoachsdiary
Jun 5, 20233 min read
Adam Saenz and Brett Ledbetter: What Do You Want to Achieve?
PART 1 - BRETT LEDBETTER | BE THE EXAMPLE Brett Ledbetter works with some of the best coaches and athletes in the country. In an...

acoachsdiary
May 15, 20232 min read
Addressing Mental Health | Mamba Mondays
I’ve coached several emotional athletes. Those emotions range from anger when people aren’t doing their jobs correctly, to sadness and...


acoachsdiary
May 1, 20234 min read
What Is Maturity - NEXT PLAY
Every year brings in a new group with new strengths and new challenges. In my experience, teams with mature senior leaders are the...
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