Dean B Dunton

"Let the light that shines in you be brighter than the light that shines on you."

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Some WISDOM for Young Coaches.

I was a Head Coach at 26. A Principal at 33. I have been doing both for the last 11.

I have learned a lot about coaching and leadership.

Here are 9 of the most important things I have learned...

1: PLAYERS NOT PLAYS
In pressure situations, do not worry about plays. Focus on players. 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."

2: LEARN the 20-40-60 RULE ASAP
The earlier you learn this as a coach, the better off you will be.

- 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!

3: PLAY THE LONG GAME WITH CULTURE
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 ever lose sight of this. Focus on people.

5: SIMPLICITY WINS
Can you explain your offensive or defensive philosophy in 8 words or less? You should. And your players should, too. Simple wins.

6: GIVE UP SOME 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 to teach kids how to play and not try to control every movement. It is much more enjoyable for everyone, and 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 FIRST
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!

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[Dean B Dunton @deanbdunton]

Episode 1: The introduction https://t.co/Rs5YP4nACO via @YouTube

Great start for these young podcasters. Looking forward to the next one!

[Redford Dunton @RedfordDunton]

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Purdue Fort Wayne F Redford Dunton has entered the transfer portal. https://t.co/gKS1TFAygG

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#ACCFCG Let’s go Tigers!

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!

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Gameday! 🦣👊🏻

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[Dean B Dunton @deanbdunton]

@coachcoffman @MastodonMBB @HorizonLeague You win, you Waffle!

[Jon Coffman @coachcoffman]

Gameday! @MastodonMBB vs Detroit 1pm—It’s a great day to be a Don! Excited to watch this group RESPOND again, again & again! Love how they ATTACK our process! 🦣👊🏻

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We got guys all over the NBA sitting out games for “load management” and this motherfucker’s out there in a neck brace like he’s gonna be collecting damages. Let’s grow a spine again, America.

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The @newsobserver boys basketball all-star basketball team is out. Here are the top 20 players in the Triangle.

POY: @eric_vdh23, @MillbrookMBB
COY: @millbrookcoachd, @MillbrookMBB

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