Building Culture

What matters most isn’t necessarily the knowledge of the coach or even his ability to pass that on to his players. What matters most isn’t necessarily the talent of the players. What matters most isn’t necessarily the facilities. Obviously, those...

It Would Be Great If (But That’s Not Reality)

You know what would be great? It would be great if the “good” guys always won. It would be great if the coach who loves his players, who speaks kindly to them, who builds them up, who picks them up when they’re down…it would be great if that...

Keeping It In-House

Coaches need guys they can trust. Teammates need to know the other guys have his back. In our world of social media, this is hard to find. News travels fast, even the news that shouldn’t be news. Issues among coaches, players, and teammates should remain...

Nice Guys Finish Last?

It is said that nice guys finish last. In order to win, we are taught, you must abandon your principles and do whatever it takes, on and off the field. Run over whoever is in the way. Take no prisoners. Make no friends. Nice guys need not apply. Only, from what...

You’ve Reached the Pinnacle, Now What?

What would be the pinnacle for you in the game? Seriously, what is it? What are you willing to do to reach it? For the pinnacle, some sacrifice everything, including their families, integrity, health, and reputation. Some cheat their way to the top. Some refuse to let...