On a day like today, when Butler and UConn play for the national title, what would UCLA legend John Wooden say? Wooden, after all, won 10 of these games in a 12-year span, including seven in a row. He died in 2010, but coaches all over the world look to his words for help and […]
“Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today.” — Will Rogers
Remember Rodney Dangerfield? He was the comedian whose trademark line was “I don’t get no respect.” Dangerfield’s line inspired the New York Mets to dedicate a game — their second game of the year — to him. The point was that the second game of the year doesn’t get any respect. It’s not like Opening […]
A coach just asked for recommendations on a book to help him mold his philosophy. What a great question! Here are three for sure: Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell. Talent Is Overrated, Geoff Colvin The Talent Code, Daniel Coyle All three discuss the subject of human potential, and how anyone can pursue excellence and success. Another must […]