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acoachsdiary
Dec 2, 20245 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 25, 20243 min read
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 11, 20242 min read
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 23, 20242 min read
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...
acoachsdiary
Aug 5, 20244 min read
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...
acoachsdiary
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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 20, 20248 min read
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...
acoachsdiary
Jan 31, 20245 min read
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 1, 20244 min read
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
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....
acoachsdiary
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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...
acoachsdiary
Nov 9, 20232 min read
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
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...
acoachsdiary
Aug 14, 20234 min read
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
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...
acoachsdiary
Aug 9, 20233 min read
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
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
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...
acoachsdiary
May 16, 20235 min read
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...
acoachsdiary
May 8, 20231 min read
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?”...
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