Dr David W Bertrand

All things coaching & leadership.

[Dr David W Bertrand @dbertrand4]

Here’s a good opportunity to give to a great cause @WeSeeHope !

Soon I’ll climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak at just shy of 20,000ft, to raise money & support this worthy cause.

Every little bit helps. Thanks 4 considering a donation today!

https://t.co/KaCAPeEfBk

[Dr David W Bertrand @dbertrand4]

@mattmosley @franfraschilla @TexasTechMBB Let’s see what G-Mo can do!

[Dr David W Bertrand @dbertrand4]

@wfaaweather Dime to quarter sized hail in Richardson, Texas

[Columbia Baseball @CULionsBaseball]

Head coach Brett Boretti has announced the promotion of assistant Canyon Kyle to a full-time position heading into his second season with the program! Congrats @canyon_kCU!

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#RoarLionRoar🦁 #OnlyHere🗽

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Being a lifelong learner isn’t about taking pride in your knowledge. It's about having the humility to know what you don’t know.

My top 23 insights from 2023 🧵

[Dr David W Bertrand @dbertrand4]

The Shoulders I Stood on Were Gone. How Little I Knew of the Journey Before Me. https://t.co/XnqjgiSvjG

[Dr David W Bertrand @dbertrand4]

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[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The purpose of liberal arts education is not to build your career. It’s to broaden your mind.

You don’t have to justify a major based on job prospects. The only explanation necessary is “it interests me.”

The true value of college is improving your ability to think and learn.

[Dr David W Bertrand @dbertrand4]

Love this.

"Enough courage to get started + enough sense to focus on something you’re naturally suited for + enough persistence to stay in the game long enough to catch a few lucky breaks + a lot of hard work. There’s your recipe."

-@JamesClear

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Admitting that we have something to learn doesn’t just show humility. It improves relationships.

When we acknowledge that we don't know everything, others feel more psychologically safe—and become more effective.

Expressing our desire to get better can help others get better.

[Dr David W Bertrand @dbertrand4]

@uiltexas @GraceMcDowell30 Who is taking leadership of TX AD’s and HS coaches, both in word & in action, to another level? @GraceMcDowell30 is. EXCELLENT choice @uiltexas 💥

[Dr David W Bertrand @dbertrand4]

@mattmosley @KimMulkey @JRDerrick58 That is stinking cool

[Dr David W Bertrand @dbertrand4]

@OfficialTHSADA @GraceMcDowell30 @Friscoisdsports Incredible leader!! A++

[Dr David W Bertrand @dbertrand4]

@OfficialTHSADA Great choice!

[Dr David W Bertrand @dbertrand4]

Dave & Buster’s #DINGDINGDING
“Winning” by having a brief, quiet moment with Nikki while kids off playing games and going 🤪

[Dr David W Bertrand @dbertrand4]

@EmmanuelAcho Where do you want to go eat?

[Dr David W Bertrand @dbertrand4]

Well this doesn’t happen everyday on a random ✈️ . Sic ‘em Bears, go Baylor hoops!!!! One of the best, Coach Scott Drew @BUDREW. Keep up the great work and spread JOY 💥

[Simmons School of Education & Human Development @smusimmons]

David Bertrand recently hosted The Athletic Director Roundtable on Developing Coaches for DFW-area athletic directors. Attendees discussed strategies for developing student athletes and coaches and toured the new Indoor Performance Center during this event.

[Coach Ringo @ScotsAth]

Thanks to SMU and David Bertrand for hosting the DFW AD’s today for a round table discussion! Got a look at their new indoor performance center. Will be a game changer for recruiting!

[Brett McCabe @bmccabe_nueva]

Shout out to @AlbertAshleigh for bringing Dr. David Bertrand, Professor for Sports Performance Leadership at SMU, to speak at the Captains Leadership meeting today. This was part of her Lead Project for @parishepiscopal Leadership Institute. @smu @vanessafuquay @dmonaco

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

When you follow a leader, consider what would lead you to withdraw your support.

If the answer is nothing, your integrity is in jeopardy. Your highest loyalty belongs to principles, not people.

No leader deserves unconditional love. Commitment is earned through character.