Quotes – Part 4
Everyone loves a good quote. A good quote from a perceived expert can confirm a previously held prejudice… er, idea,
Tag: Coaching
Empower Or Direct?
At some point in late 1994, Carlton coach David Parkin sat down to do his customary end of season review.
Success Versus Learning
Coaching epiphanies, like other epiphanies, can come at any time. In my experience they come most often after two often
Technical Feedback
A coach that I worked with once told me that it was the responsibility of the coach to know everything
Ettore Messina
Ettore Messina is considered one of the best basketball coaches in the world. I posted once about him here. I
Internal Standards
I recently had a conversation with a colleague about a range of issues in coaching. During the course of our
The Passion Of The Grizzled
I have long thought that football (soccer) coaches do not earn nearly enough money. They must endure pressure way beyond
Honesty In Feedback
Feedback is a necessary condition for learning. Indeed feedback drives learning. And yet, there is pressure (sometimes even at a
What Does John Wooden Have In Common With Casanova?
Casanova was on his deathbed when someone knocked on his door, repeatedly asking to speak with him. Casanova’s doctor replied
Practicing Crunch Time
I have never done a poll asking coaches whether ‘clutch time’ is important. I am going to assume that a
At Home On The Court 