Bill Belichick said, "There are no shortcuts to building a team, you build the foundation brick by brick."
Building a team and culture is hard.
Bill has done it before and he is going to use the same principles at UNC.
Bill Belichick's 5 Principles for Team-Building:🧵
I was a Head Coach at age 26 and a Principal at 33.
I spent the last two decades living and learning the hard truths of leadership.
Here are the 9 lessons I wish I’d known when I started.
1: Learn the 20-40-60 Rule ASAP
- In your 20's - you worry about what others think.
- In your 40's - you don't care what others think.
- In your 60's - you realize no one was thinking of you, to begin with!
The earlier you learn this as a coach, the better off you will be.
2: Simplicity Wins
Can you explain your "O" philosophy in 8 words or less? Can you explain your "D" philosophy in 8 words or less?
You should. And your players should.
Offense: Spacing, Inside-Out, Shot Selection,
Defense: No Paint, Contest, Rebound. Less is more.
Simple wins.
3: Play the Long Game
Culture Wins. Culture is a long game, but culture is fragile.
Culture is:
- What you allow.
- What you emphasize?
- Every Day.
Focus on your Culture EVERY DAY.
Every decision you make defines your culture.
4: Relationships First
Coaching is about managing and leading people.
And leading people is always about relationships.
Don't lose sight of this. Focus on people.
5: Players not Plays
In pressure situations, do NOT worry about plays.
Focus on Players.
This is still a challenge for me.
It is so easy to worry about a "play."
In reality, players win. Get the ball in the "player's hand who will make the right "play."
6: Give up Control
As a young coach, I tried to control how we played. I coached BB like I coached FB. Play by Play.
I have since learned. Teach kids how to play.
Don't teach them what to do. It is much more enjoyable for everyone. A
nd success has followed.
7: Find a Great Mentor
I was lucky.
I had a 30-year coaching legend as my assistant coach.
His wisdom was priceless. One time, I had a sticky decision with a player/parent. I was grounded on principle.
I was lucky to have my mentor.
8: Connect with Coaching Colleagues
Coaching is hard. The skill set needed to do a good job is incredible.
You are also on an island at times.
Connect with your coaching colleagues on a personal level. The relationships are lifelong and priceless.
9: Family Time
Don't lose sight of your time.
Don't lose sight of your commitment.
Always make time for your kids and family. Done right, raising kids in a coaching household has incredible rewards!
Another disappointing loss, another disaster of a season for the #Jets
Gang's All Here Postgame Live show with @RyanMSampson & @FrankieVitz from @uSTADIUM
Watch the entire postgame show here: https://t.co/LRoNCqw9dO
The announcement you've all been waiting for ... Trojan Ale is here!
Troy's officially licensed beer debuts in The Vet on Aug. 31 & will hit store shelves and restaurants the following week.
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