Geno Auriemma on NIL: "Do we keep the charade of student-athlete, or do we call it what it is — semi-professional, pay-for-play sports?"
On the transfer portal: "How about we teach kids how to make a commitment and stick to it? Let's make it a business."
The “WNBA is a mess” tweet has nearly 7mil views with people clowning the WNBA. — I see you that and raise you this “high level” hoopery from tonight’s Bucks-Sixers game.
AN UNPRECEDENTED SEASON 🗣️
The list of accolades runs long for 2024 WNBA @Kia Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark. In year one she shattered records and etched her name in the history books as one of the unparalleled players in this league!
#KiaROY | #WelcometotheW
"Make yourself a person that handles hard well.
Not someone who is waiting for the easy.
Because, if you have a meaningful pursuit in life, it will never be easy."
Greatness isn’t a gift—it’s a relentless pursuit.
What comes easy won't last.
What lasts won't come easy.
Positive Coaching WINS.
- What is Positive Coaching?
- Why is it important?
- What does it look like?
Here are 7 Steps Coaches Can Follow to Be "Positive Coaches."
1. Effort > Outcome
As a coach, are you focused on the inputs or the outputs? Positive coaches focus on the inputs. They focus on what kids can control, such as attitude and effort.
2. Positive Energy Givers
Positive coaches are energy givers. Their positive energy builds confidence in their players. They model what they want in their team, and this positive energy is contagious to the team.
3. Focus on Relationships
Coaching is a people business. In a people business, you must build relationships with your players. Positive relationships develop trust and allow you to get the most out of them.
4. Focus on the Process
The Process is the Prize. Positive coaches teach their players to find joy in this journey and create great habits. So much hard work goes into improvement, and the best players and coaches recognize that.
5. Create a Positive Culture
The number one job of a coach is to build culture every day. Positive coaches are mindful of this and work to build their culture every day. They play the long game with culture.
6. Healthy Approach to Failure
Failure is not an endgame. It is part of the process, part of the journey. Positive coaches teach a healthy approach to failure, which helps players reduce any fear of failure.
7. Clear and Honest Feedback
Positive coaches are honest and transparent. They give clear, concise, and honest feedback to their players and do not sugarcoat anything. This honesty develops trust with their players.
Summary: Positive coaching is contagious. It is focused on growth, relationships, the process, and much more. Follow these seven steps to be a positive coach for your team!
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Tim Tebow said, "We can control a few things: our attitude, our effort, our focus, and how we go about treating our teammates."
You can't always control external events, but you control how you respond.
Respond don't react.
~ via @CoachAJKings