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In September I was fortunate to listen to Tennessee-Chattanooga Head Coach Will Wade speak at a PGC clinic in Atlanta. Before his presentation, he talked about some books that he and his staff read on a regular basis, Know Yourself As A Coach by Denny Kuiper was one of those books....

I saw the following statement on Twitter and it really made me think: Talent, luck and persistence - pick any two to achieve true success. Hmmm… let’s take a look… Talent To some degree, what most people refer to as ‘talent’ is nothing more than passion. If you love...

The following article is courtesy of  www.JonGordon.com. High performing teams don’t happen by accident. They are built and developed by leaders who focus on building a great team and team members who strive to be part of a great team. In this spirit I want to share...

What does finishing strong mean in the game of basketball? To me, finishing strong applies to 3 distinct aspects of the game: Finishing around the basket Finishing the end of a game Finishing the end of the season (Playoffs) Finishing, in all three cases, has more to do with...

Thanks to my friend Lason Perkins for sharing this excerpt with me recently. Coaching, I believe, is not a job; it is a most important calling, a sacred and vital activity where we have been given the fortunate opportunity and privilege to guide and mentor others...

This article comes via Jon Gordon. You can read more of Jon's inspiring messages at www.JonGordon.com. I meet and learn from Champions every day. Not just in locker rooms but in classrooms, hospitals, homeless shelters, homes and office buildings. I've learned that to be a champion you...

We loved this article from Jon Gordon so much we had to share it with you! If you aren't a subscriber to his newsletter, we highly recommend you sign up for free. There’s a difference between being on a team and being a real team. People who...