By: Joe Lato Dean Smith’s practice philosophy and John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success have many similarities. According to Smith and Bell (2005) Dean Smith’s practice habits were influenced by John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success. Dean Smith shared identical views about…
The Wizard of Oz Rule “Oz never gave nothing to the Tin Man” America The Wizard of Oz is a famous movie that came out in 1939 starring Judy Garland. It was based on the novel The Wonderful Wizard of…
Since the early days of the CompuSports Media Exchange, among our most popular articles with visitors are those which deal with leadership. In 5 Essential Leadership Qualities for Parents, Players and Coaches, an article written for us in the Summer…
Most coaches would agree that, more often than not, the most talented team is not always the most successful team - on the scoreboard, or in the standings. Until the Patriots' loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl…
The role of mass media in influencing the values of young athletes has never been greater than it is today. Consider the media's portrayal and emphasis on one "high profile" sports figure - Terrell Owens of the Dallas Cowboys, over…
October 2004 - This Month in Coaches Advisor… Program Turnarounds – Examples and tips from Howard Schnellenberger – Miami, Louisville and Central Florida and Herb Hand - West Virginia People who can turn things around in corporate America are a…
Holding on to the momentum of winning - and stopping a losing streak – Speed Development Hold That Momentum! Last October I had the privilege of being behind the scenes with the West Virginia University football team and staff the…
Winning The Mental Game by Ray Lauenstein Summer Time Blues…Keeping your team motivated through the summer. Football season is less than two months away in some states, no more than 10 weeks in most states. As a coach you are…
This is an excerpt from the book "I Believe in Cream, Apples, and Football – Thoughts for Coaches". I Believe . . . Team leaders are special. They are as rare as football games played on Thursday nights. Leaders are…
By Daniel Gering Contributing writer for The Coaches Closet Discipline is one of the toughest aspects of coaching. There is a fine line between abuse and constructive discipline. This line is both legal and ethical. Rule Development Today children really…