basketball story
January 13, 2014
There’s no harm in dreaming big
Very few of you have ever had the luxury of coaching a future NBA star. The odds are overwhelmingly stacked against young athletes, and regardless of the jumpers they put up in practice or the hours they spend in the weight room, most are doomed well...
January 13, 2014
Blueprint for improvement
Every year around this time, I get a ton of questions about what both teams and individuals should be doing to maximize improvement during the offseason. By this time of the year, you should be deep into offseason training or getting ready to jump in...
January 13, 2014
Finding the Right Fit
Coaches dedicate countless hours conducting repetitive drills designed to improve their team performance, but most don't give a second thought to the shoes their players are wearing. That's a critical mistake that results in injuries, decreased perf...
January 13, 2014
Ohio University dresses up arena with graphics
Ohio University's Convocation Center was built more than 45 years ago, but few would ever suspect it. Over the last decade the venue has been upgraded with everything from video boards to "television quality lighting, creating an atmosphere unlike an...
January 13, 2014
Still Waiting for the Shot Clock Rule
Waiting for the shot clock rule in high school basketball reminds me of an old saying amongst us Chicago Cubs fans: there's always next year.Each spring, the National Federation of State High School Associations' Basketball Rules Committee meets. And...
January 13, 2014
Offense or defense: What gives teams the best chance to win?
"Offense sells tickets, defense wins championships." How many times have you seen that line on the back of a summer camp T-shirt? NBA world champion and TNT analyst Kenny Smith is the first person I heard say, "Good offense will always beat good def...
January 13, 2014
Building Your Brand
How important is brand awareness to your athletic department? Take a look at the response rate of your last fundraising initiative. Think of your brand as the first thing that comes to someone's mind when your organization is mentioned. A succinct a...
January 13, 2014
Winning starts off the court
Although winning is the world's ultimate quantifiable standard for the word winner, there is more to the story. This is one of my favorite topics to write about, as it's the difference maker for players and programs all over the world. Let's take a ...
Coach & A.D. Managing Editor Wesley Sykes sits down with Casey Cittadino from Athletic Mindset, Mindy McCord, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at the University of South Florida and Liz Beville, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Le Moyne College, to discuss how Athletic Mindset Impacts Mental Health. ![]()
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Athletes who have strong mental performance see better results. Athletic Mindset’s strategy and development system are designed to equip athletes and teams with new ways of thinking and controlling their mental performance. Implement the new mental strategies and reach peak performance. AD’s & Coaches can finally have the data, measurables, and money.![]()
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