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acoachsdiary

Dec 25 min read

Escaping the Doom Loop

Have you ever been so paralyzed by fear, anxiety, or doubt that you freeze and can’t move or make a decision? I have been stuck in what...

acoachsdiary

Nov 253 min read

Mindset Mondays

Mastering Our Inner Voice

Our Inner Voice is the constant stream of thoughts and commentary that runs through our minds. It can be both a helpful guide and a...

acoachsdiary

Nov 112 min read

Mindset Mondays

Don’t Ride the Wave | Stack Days

How do you stay off the emotional roller coaster? How do you stay even through the good and the bad and not ride the wave of emotions?...

acoachsdiary

Sep 232 min read

For Coaches

Mel Robbins: The Secret to Kill Fear

Fear is real and can hold you back and keep you from doing and experiencing a lot of great things. Fear stops so many people from going...

Graham Weaver: Which Voice Will You Listen To?

acoachsdiary

Aug 54 min read

Mindset Mondays

Graham Weaver: Which Voice Will You Listen To?

Which voice is the loudest in your head: The Survival Voice or The Truth Voice? If you are afraid or feeling fear, your Survival Voice is...

MANAGING ADVERSITY WITH TURBULENCE RESILIENCY

acoachsdiary

Mar 183 min read

Mindset Mondays

MANAGING ADVERSITY WITH TURBULENCE RESILIENCY

NBA head coach Doc Rivers once said, “Basketball is a game of runs.” Before every game, I tell my athletes, “In this game, we are going...

acoachsdiary

Feb 208 min read

For Coaches

JUST BREATHE | Mindset Mondays

I’ll never forget the day when one of my daughters had the chance to win or tie a basketball game after the time ran out by making 2 out...

THE POWER OF WORDS AND WRITING | Mindset Mondays

acoachsdiary

Jan 315 min read

Mindset Mondays

THE POWER OF WORDS AND WRITING | Mindset Mondays

Writing has changed my life. I have always liked writing, but I never called myself a writer. Growing up, I liked writing stories in...

acoachsdiary

Jan 14 min read

For Parents

I AM … I DO … | Mindset Mondays

The Buddha once said, “The mind is everything. What you think you become.” Earl Nightingale said the strangest secret is, “You become...

acoachsdiary

Dec 26, 20232 min read

For Athletes

Cheer On Your Teammates

In some games and on some teams, you are the star. In some games and on some teams, you aren't. The best teams have great teammates....

There is Nothing Like Being a Coach (Thank You)

acoachsdiary

Dec 22, 20232 min read

For Athletes

There is Nothing Like Being a Coach (Thank You)

When a player says, "Thank you, coach," I always say, "Thank you," back. The truth is, they don't have to show up, and when they do show...

Paige Buekers | The Hero’s Journey - Bouncing Back From Energy

acoachsdiary

Nov 9, 20232 min read

For Parents

Paige Buekers | The Hero’s Journey - Bouncing Back From Energy

The Hero’s Journey is the repeated cycle of stepping out of your comfort zone, facing adversity, challenges, and even failure, and then...

acoachsdiary

Sep 2, 20232 min read

For Coaches

Robert Saleh | Leaders and Eagles

Coach Robert Saleh is the head coach of the New York Jets football team. They are featured on this year's Hard Knocks show on ESPN. The 2...

Becky Hammon Hall of Fame Circle-Up Reflection Question | Week of August 14th

acoachsdiary

Aug 14, 20234 min read

Circle-Up

Becky Hammon Hall of Fame Circle-Up Reflection Question | Week of August 14th

1 - Becky Hammon | HEART, GRIT, WILL, and a STRONG MIND 2 - Becky Hammon | D is For Destiny 3 - Becky Hammon | R is for RESILIENT 4 -...

acoachsdiary

Aug 13, 20231 min read

Mamba Mondays

MANAGING DOUBT | MAMBA MONDAYS

In one of his first interviews after retiring, Kobe Bryant was asked about his doubts. He comes off as a confident guy who is always...

A Back-to-School Message About Attitude, Energy, and Enthusiasm

acoachsdiary

Aug 9, 20233 min read

For Parents

A Back-to-School Message About Attitude, Energy, and Enthusiasm

Jay Wright is a Hall of Fame basketball coach. He coached the Villanova men's basketball team to 2 national championships and 4 final...

acoachsdiary

Aug 7, 20231 min read

Mamba Mondays

Finding Motivation | Mamba Mondays

Jim Gray hosted one of Kobe Bryant’s first post-retirement interviews. About 18 minutes into the interview, Jim asked Kobe how he felt...

acoachsdiary

Jun 13, 20232 min read

For Athletes

5 AM

My older cousin used to train me when I was in middle school and high school. He would wake me up at 5 AM and take me to the gym and we...

Week of 5/16/23 Circle-Up Reflection Questions

acoachsdiary

May 16, 20235 min read

Restorative Practices

Week of 5/16/23 Circle-Up Reflection Questions

1 - Jake Oettinger | The Best Response Goalie 2 - Jayson Tatum | Finding Ways to Dominate the Game Outside of Scoring 3 - Dwayne “The...

IS THAT THE BEST YOU CAN DO? | MAMBA MONDAYS

acoachsdiary

May 8, 20231 min read

For Athletes

IS THAT THE BEST YOU CAN DO? | MAMBA MONDAYS

While doing an interview at USC, Kobe Bryant was asked, “Have you had to turn down your competitiveness in your new work environment?”...