Here’s how you end up with a dysfunctional team culture: Someone points out that one of the team members is negative and a real problem. And the coach says, And here’s how you end up with a toxic environment on your coaching staff: Someone points out that people are afraid to contradict this person. And the …
Dick Bennett has left a legacy in basketball that far surpasses his successes on the court. He’s known for recruiting players who were willing to place teamwork and discipline ahead of personal statistics. And, while few NBA players emerged from his programs, many of his players have gone on to success in other careers, including coaching. …
Build a team, hire staff, recruit players, with extraordinary expectations, to do tasks extraordinarily. This will be rewarded with extraordinary results. Championship performance doesn’t necessarily result in championships. But, surrounding yourself with people who have developed championship-like habits, increases the likelihood that the championships will follow. As a worst case, they’re going to max out …
Written by MIKE MACKAY (High Performance Manager, Women’s High Performance Program, Canada Basketball) As I travel around the country I often get asked by players, coaches and parents when tryouts are for our age group National Teams. In a country the size of Canada having a one day tryout is a very difficult thing to do. I …
A favourite book of mine is The Art of Possibility, by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander. It’s a great read for anyone. I have referenced ideas from it quite frequently wearing my coaching hat, but have also done the same during corporate speaking engagements. With all credit going to Ben and Roz… The following thoughts …