3-Point Play: On basketball IQ, culture, and changing your mind
Building culture in large part is about your ability to sustain focus on what’s important when something else feels more urgent.
Monday Mindset: Are You a Sheepdog?
I was watching the U18 Ontario volleyball championships and saw the most incredible young leader. Will was the smallest player on the court, yet his value was undeniable. In fact, they were a totally different team when he wasn’t on the court.
Monday Mindset: Say Yes
This weekend I stretched myself and did something I’ve never done before. When you have the chance to do something that takes you out of your comfort zone, just SAY YES…You’ll be better for it.
3-Point Play: On conditioning, the process, and courage
No one is overjoyed with the thought of conditioning. It’s tough. It’s demanding. It hurts. But it’s the simplest way to gain an edge. To be a champion, get in great physical condition.
3-Point Play: On game point mentality, feedback, and appreciation
You know that moment in pickup when it’s 2-1 & no one cares about defense? Then, it’s tied up at game point & everyone turns into a floor-slapping defensive ninja warrior constantly yelling, “1 STOP.” Yeah, be that defender with game-point mentality — not just some of the time, — but ALL the time.
How to Parent Athletes — From a Player’s Perspective
It was the championship game we had just lost. But, only one thing hurt more than losing. It was knowing I’d have to suffer through the car ride home — listening to the one person I didn’t want to hear from.
3-Point Play: On 1-on-1, leadership, and fear
“The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.”
Monday Mindset: I Screwed This Up
Do you ever think you suck? I had one of those moments this week. Any time you put yourself down, see if you can catch yourself in the moment…
