This past weekend I presented a workshop at the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association conference. During the luncheon, two-time state volleyball championship coach Kathy Nalley-Schembra shared some great thoughts about feeding athletes. Some of my takeaways: Feed the person, not just the player: Get to know them, attend their other extracurricular events, show that you care …
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One of the biggest misnomers in leadership centers around the concept of humility. The same folks who believe that humble leaders are weak and walked on also think that puffed-chested, over-confident, power-hungry leadership wins the day. Fortunately, nothing could be farther from the truth.
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Last week, I shared a few takeaways from Sports Illustrated’s article about 2011 SportsWoman of the Year, Pat Summitt. Today, let’s glean a few insights from SI’s SportsMan of the Year, Mike Krzyzewski. Coach K has always been one of my favorites, not just because he wins, but because of how he wins. He understands that winning …
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Pat Summitt. The name brings to mind excellence, championships and that steely blue gaze that quickly motivates others to perform. She unquestionably set the standard for what every coach in America seeks to create: a winning tradition.
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