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Do your players understand the difference between PLAYING HARD & COMPETING? Have you defined those terms? If not, you need to - there’s ...

All opinions expressed in the blog are solely mine. Blame nobody else.  There will always be people who say, "you're not good enoug...

The third leg of the four legs of the development stool is physicality.  Skill Strategy Physicality Psychology Strength, power, quickness, a...

Your athletic career is most likely temporary; your character lasts a lifetime. The person you are is far more important than the player you...

"Let’s be the best at everything that requires no talent. There are lots of things in the game that require no talent; it just requires...

Exceptional players have an exceptional plan. Commit to excellence.  Develop your plan. Write it down.  Schedule time for your plan, e.g. 30...

View on Threads Curiosity places us in the cradle of understanding. Have the capacity to seek knowledge. The two best answers in medic...

Sport is  open source.  What hard-won lessons can add value for players and coaches?  1)  Everyone benefits from coaching . Atul Gawande, an...

Hold yourself to the highest standards of performance in everything you do. High academic performance matters.    Best Study Methods pic.twi...

All opinions expressed in 'the blog' are solely my own. Don't blame anyone else. Do your due diligence in assessing the value an...

Work on your physicality with "simple but not easy" exercises that work legs and posterior chain . This helps reduce injuries.  Th...

"The amount of respect you show something is in proportion to the preparation you put into it. Preparation doesn't guarantee a resu...

“Wasting your time doubting whether you’re going to be successful is pointless.” — Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/IGkeVSAoux — Reads with Ravi ...

“I enjoy teaching. I don’t get caught up too much in all the stats, all the records and that stuff. You can’t put in the hours that we do an...

Billy Donovan said, "Tonight you will play for the guy next to you, that's who you're playing for." "It's bigger ...

  I don't know what projects might apply for community service. Conversely, sometimes enterprising individuals enjoy DIY projects. You d...

Shifting your focus from mistake-avoidance to mistake-recovery is the hallmark of competitive maturity. #DailyWisdom pic.twitter.com/7fLNgn...

What belongs in your workouts? Choose among developing your own program, group training, or individual training (expensive). Set goals. Deve...

Study greatness. Cal Rugby's Jack Clark is still at the top of his game. Consider taking the time to read this cross-post . What are the...

Start with a training program overview:  Skill (technique) Strategy (tactics) Physicality (strength and conditioning) Psychology (resilience...