Great Players, Failed Coaches

Diego Maradona’s ouster as Argentina’s soccer coach renews the debate over great players and their potential to be great coaches.
As this Sports Illustrated article points out, Maradona’s recent experience as a World Cup coach ended far less successfully than his stint as World Cup player.
And so it is with many athletes. So often the [...]

Management Strategies

Two of the NBA’s greatest coaches opposed each other last night, and their post-game remarks help explain what has made them so successful.
Phil Jackson’s team won, and he gave credit to the players. Larry Brown’s team lost, and he took responsibility for it.
It’s a good management strategy. Give credit to the workers when things go [...]

Words from Phil Jackson

For an insight into the mind of a great coach, here’s an excerpt from Phil Jackson’s book, “Sacred Hoops.” The introduction begins this way:
“This is a book about a vision and a dream. When I was named head coach of the Chicago Bulls in 1989, my dream was not just to win championships, but to [...]

Inspiring Greatness in Others

Team-building guru Gary Pritchard has sent a gem of a quote: “Ask for greatness in yourself first…then you can ask for it in others.” It’s beautifully inspiring and thought-provoking, and goes well with yesterday’s theme, which was role models.

Positive Role Models

Now that Phil Jackson has coached his NBA record 10th championship, some people are calling him the greatest coach in league history.

The Positive Coaching Alliance is calling him something else — a great role model.

Working With Joy

“Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I’m doing.” – Phil Jackson
Did you ever see the movie “Big,” starring Tom Hanks?
It’s the story of a 12-year-old boy who magically gets the body of a grown man. He goes to the big city and [...]