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3 days ago3 min read
Trust the Process … Don’t Rush It
January 21st "Who are you becoming as a result of the chase." - Dr. Jim Loehr Don’t rush the process. Trust the process and enjoy the...
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 12, 20245 min read
Transactional vs Transformational Leadership
Do you strive to be a transactional leader or a transformational leader? Most of the coaches I know stress the importance of being 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
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Circle-Up Reflection Questions
1 - Geno Auriemma | The Best Don't Get Tired 2 - Austin Reaves | Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing 3 - Paulo Banchero, JJ Reddick, and...
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 25, 20243 min read
Creating A Foundation of Safety
Guiding Questions: How do you build a foundation of safety; how do you build trust and communicate that people belong, are safe, and have...
acoachsdiary
Jan 22, 20245 min read
I Can Do Hard Things | Growth Mindset | Mindset Mondays
Michael Jordan is my favorite athlete of all time. I grew up watching him, and I devoured anything he put out, from his documentaries...
acoachsdiary
Jan 10, 20242 min read
It Takes What It Takes Circle-Up Reflection Questions
1 - Chris Paul | What Winners Do 2 - Kevin Durant and Gilbert Arenas | Putting in the Work 3 - Damian Lillard | Where Confidence Comes...
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 1, 20232 min read
Circle Up Reflection Questions on Accountability, Communication, and Measuring Success
1 - Damian Lillard | Accountability 2 - Steph Curry | Communication 3 - Buzz Williams | Measuring Success 4 - Tasha Butts | Coaching Is a...
acoachsdiary
Oct 25, 20233 min read
Nick Saban 5 Choice and Eric Thomas Motivation | Circle-Up
1 - Nick Saban | 5 Choices 2 - Eric Thomas | Competing In Busimess 3 - Eric Thomas | A Message for Parents 4 - Eric Thomas | Wake Up With...
acoachsdiary
Oct 23, 20233 min read
I AM - I DO
The Buddha once said, “The mind is everything. What you think you become.” Earl Nightingale said the strangest secret is, “You become...
acoachsdiary
Oct 18, 20233 min read
Nick Saban and Deion Sanders | Getting Ready and Staying Ready
1 - Nick Saban | Good Mental Intensity, Energy, and Focus 2 - Nick Saban | Learn From Failure 3 - Deion Sanders | Built For the Moment 4...
acoachsdiary
Oct 4, 20231 min read
Passion is Everything
Some people coach because it's their job; other people coach because it is their passion. It is not hard to see if someone is coaching...
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