Apr 16
Today’s blog is a light-hearted look at some of the questions I’ve been asked over the years and the situations I’ve run across. The questions don’t change. The competitors do. In fact, I’ve answered the same questions over-n-over so many times, I can second-guess the person answering and will usually answer the next 2-3 questions …
Apr 16
To the best of my knowledge, no one “Happened” into greatness or success. Some may have found it easier to achieve than others. Some may have stumbled upon it while looking at or for something else. Some may have been in the right place at the right time. But no one was sitting on the …
Apr 15
Today we’ll cover the final few points of what makes a good coach/leader/teacher from John Wooden’s book, and then I’ll close this particular series out with a few thoughts of my own. Wooden: A Lifetime Of Observations And Reflections On And Off The Court. Public Embarrassment I feel that hard public criticism embarrasses people, antagonizes …
Apr 14
Today we’re going to cover a few more points of what makes a good coach/leader/teacher from John Wooden’s book; Wooden: A Lifetime Of Observations And Reflections On And Off The Court. Hope you enjoy it. Respect The most essential thing for a leader to have is the respect of those under his or her supervision. …
Apr 13
As a Competition Coach for over 30 years, I’ve seen my share of coaches, trainers, instructors, leaders, teachers, and any other names they go by. A few have been outstanding. Many were good. Some were mediocre to okay, and a few were downright dangerous. What makes a great leader, coach, or teacher? They don’t just …
