Great Lakes Sports Leadership

We specialize in developing leadership skills for athletes and coaches, championship culture, team building, and commitment through interactive workshops.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why are the Knicks are the 2026 NBA Champs? 🏀🏆

- Clear leader in Jalen Brunson.
- Toughness was their identity.
- Roles clear and accepted by all.
- No excuses. No entitlement.
- Experience > Talent.

Culture isn’t what you say.
It’s what you do every day.

Culture WINS.

[Great Lakes Sports Leadership @GLSLeadership]

Congratulations, Coach T!

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

After 32 wonderful years in education, I am retiring with a heart full of gratitude and cherished memories. It has been an incredible privilege to teach, mentor, and learn alongside so many amazing students, colleagues, and families. Every classroom experience, challenge, and success has helped shape my journey. I am deeply thankful for the relationships built and the lessons shared over the years. While it is bittersweet to close this chapter, I look forward to new adventures and opportunities ahead. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this remarkable journey. I will always treasure these memories. #retirementmatters

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐀 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐅𝐎𝐑 🥎 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑𝐒. Read the story of a softball team learning how to become better teammates and more positive leaders. @NFCAorg https://t.co/qIb7XlB3u9

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

Coaching matters.

[Great Lakes Sports Leadership @GLSLeadership]

Go. Be. Great.

[Great Lakes Sports Leadership @GLSLeadership]

Go. Be. Great.

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

POSITIVE SELF-TALK

“How bad do you want it? . . . Be great. Let’s be great.” (Aaron Donald)

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Bill Parcells said, "Losers assemble in little groups and complain about the coaches and the players in other little groups."

Complaining is not a solution, IT'S A DISTRACTION!

It distracts you from action, gratitude, and positivity.
(@30for30)

[Jeff Janssen @janssenleader]

Success in today's world depends on how quickly you adapt, change, and innovate.
What worked a couple of years ago isn't going to cut it today.
Many teams and schools are learning that the hard way.
If you want to win, you've got to adjust to the times and lead the way.

[Jeff Janssen @janssenleader]

I can tell more about your team's culture, commitment, leadership, and connection on a random Tuesday than on Game Day Friday/Saturday.
What you do and how you do it on a random Tuesday determines what you accomplish on Game Day Friday/Saturday.
Tuesdays Determine Game Days! 📆

[Jeff Janssen @janssenleader]

START, STOP, CONTINUE

🟢 What does your team need to START doing to be more successful?
🛑 What does your team need to STOP doing that's leading to losses?
➡️ What does your team need to CONTINUE doing that's working?

Invest the time to answer these questions this week.

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

Players: If your biggest contribution to the team is showing up for the team picture, don't complain about your playing time. #compelled @GLSLeadership

[Jeff Janssen @janssenleader]

Be so TOUGH
nothing rattles you.

Be so CONFIDENT
you'll face any challenge.

Be so COMPETITIVE
you refuse to lose.

Be so ENCOURAGING
your teammates gravitate to you.

Be so COACHABLE
you're a joy to work with.

Be so RELIABLE
we can't keep you off the court/field.

#CultureWins

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

ICYMI: "Leadership Matters Podcast" with special guest Dennis Rasmussen, MLB pitcher.

https://t.co/tsvAz5wPNy

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

Life lessons from football. #lifelessons #culturewins

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

Team underperforming? We will come to you.

https://t.co/5328GzNqsr

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

Win the Process of Winning.

[Michael K. Thompson @CoachMKThompson]

Coaches: On your Friday check-in with your leaders, DID YOU?

Get the pulse of the team?
Ask what was/wasn't working?
Ask what the team needs?
Ask about potential problems?
Ask what YOU can do for your leaders?

#leadershipmatters @GLSLeadership