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Culture
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Feb 11, 2026
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The 3 Elements of Leadership — Part 2
Coaches must lead themselves well before they can effectively lead others
Culture
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Feb 4, 2026
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8 min read
The 3 Elements of Leadership — Part 1
A look at the importance of knowing yourself as a leader
Culture
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Jan 28, 2026
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6 min read
Three Pillars of a Winning Program Vision
The power of a written vision and the three key elements of a great vision
Culture
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Jan 14, 2026
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6 min read
Sideways vs. Backwards Comparison: How to Escape the Coaching Trap
A look at two very different forms of comparison
Teaching
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Jan 8, 2026
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6 min read
How I Killed "Rat Ball" in a 1st Grade Basketball Practice
An example of how to manipulate task constraints to afford new opportunities for action to athletes
Culture
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Dec 31, 2025
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9 min read
How to Embrace and Learn from Failure as a Coach and Help Your Athletes do the Same
Lessons from James Dyson's invention of the cyclonic vacuum
Culture
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Dec 23, 2025
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6 min read
A Simple, Powerful Mindset for Coaches
A simple philosophy that has fueled high-levels of success for Andy Reid
Culture
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Dec 17, 2025
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7 min read
11 Ways Coaches Can Build Stronger Relationships with Players
Practical strategies coaches can use to build stronger relationships with their players
