@mwhiteburgh@DustyLehr vball, lax, etc aren’t “easier” - they’re more fun. article outlines a huge part of the problem: the coaches. HS B-ball coaches, especially girls, want to blame everything vs examining their own behavior/program culture. Refuse to adapt, then complain when kids don’t play.
"You gotta be careful not to be too emotional. When you get too emotional, you get really into you...and that's not a good thing to do as a coach."
So incredibly true.
Mike Krzyzewski begins his final season @DukeMBB a week from tonight @TheGarden against @KentuckyMBB on @ESPNEvents. Caught up with him @accmbb media day to find out his approach on the last campaign and what it’s like to walk out in a packed Cameron:
Life is a journey. You may have it all mapped out and find a door is locked or a road is closed where you planned to be. If you persist, your journey will continue and you may find out that you end up in a place you hadn't expected. Enjoy the ride and keep looking ahead.
8 principles for hard times:
1. Stop resisting what is happening
2. Focus on what you can control
3. Nail daily habits
4. Use routines
5. Stay connected
6. Know your core values, adapt on everything else
7. Respond not react
8. Show up, get through, make meaning on other side
Of all the comments and retweets I’ve seen of this video...how has no one mentioned the unintentional comedy of Karma Chameleon playing in the background?!?
My advice to athletes getting back in the gym:
1. Play
2. Find joy in playing
3. Don't blame your mistakes on being rusty. You made mistakes before shutting down, you will make them now, and you will make them forever - it's part of learning.
4. Remind your coaches of 1-3.
As I have watched the events in Minneapolis unfold the last few days I have wondered & prayed about how I should respond. Below are my thoughts. I hope you read the whole thing because the final thought is most important. Romans 12:21 🙏🏽
The things you care about will make you vulnerable.
The things you care about will break your heart.
It’s the price of having skin in the game.
It’s worth it.