Kobe Bryant: The Mindset of Winning
The Mindset of Winning is an interesting piece by Kobe Bryant on hairs approach to winning. Like him or not there is no question that he was a fierce competitor. So take a listen https://youtu.be/VSceuiPBpxY
Lou Holtz Inspirational Speech
Lou Holtz was not only a great football coach, he was also a great inspirational Speaker so today is a special play of the day - it’s a few words from Coach Holtz guaranteed to give you a little inspiration…
Vince Lombardi on going for his Third Championship
Special Play of the Day - it’s an inspiring clip of Vince Lombardi talking about going for his third NFL Championship in a row. It gives you a good look at the motivating force Lombardi was - enjoy https://youtu.be/FhNn7ENixBY
Coaches Coach, Players Play, Parents Parent
Everything we do as a team must have an order to it. After all my years of coaching this remains my firm belief. When I coached football everything was to be done a certain way at a certain time, and…
The Big Three
Without question, the three things you must personally possess to be a good or a great football player are mental, emotional, and physical toughness. I call these ‘The Big Three.’ A player at these levels, both good and great, must…
Kick the K.I.S.S. principle
"More and more coaches are kicking the old 'K.I.S.S.' principle to the curb and creating devastating offensive schemes trickled down from the top collegiate minds. The old 'K.I.S.S.' principle does not fit well with the rapid evolution of high school…
Comparing Coaching Principles: John Wooden and Dean Smith
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…
Big Mo – Friend or Foe
"Momentum Killers and Momentum Getters" The home court advantage in basketball is due to many factors - one of those factors being momentum. Momentum in basketball is a great thing to have on your side. Of course, you can attempt…
Commitment : Are you an Option Team or a Team that runs the Option?
COMMITMENT When you want the option to be a part of the offensive and don’t know how to add the option, consider one of two approaches: 1. Be an option team 2. Be a team which runs an option. An…
Developing Teamwork One Player at a time
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…