What is your story? As many of you know, I post these blogs every week and enjoy it very much. I would like to take this week to take a step back and do a Q&A to help you better understand my career path, successes, and failures. How did I get into coaching? Do I […]
How are your habits? With the holiday season already here (and New Year approaching), it’s a good time to talk about our habits. Are they helping or hindering you? What habits will you break/change going into 2024? In the #CJJblog this week, I give you some tips on how you can use your habits to
Do you have any words of wisdom you wish you knew when you were younger? As leaders striving to grow and improve ourselves every day, our knowledge and skills do the same. Over the years we develop new mindsets, motivations, and insights through experience. After reflecting this past week on my journey, I uncovered quite
Have you read any inspiring books lately? As many of you know, I am an avid reader. Recently, I read “The Power to Change: Mastering the Habits that Matter Most” by: Craig Groeschel and loved every word of it. If you are a religious person, or someone who is searching for the belief that change
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Do you have systems in place, or are you winging it? With the new year upon us, do you have systems in place to be successful? As a high school basketball coach, my systems were fantastic. However, as a professional speaker, they could use some work and it is my main focus in 2023. In
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Do you have any goals going into the new year? As we approach 2023, it’s important to set goals for yourself. But, not just any goals, a big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG). For me, I will have at least 40 speaking engagements in 2023. What is your BHAG for next year? Make sure to reach
Have you ever lost a big game? Any time we prepare for an important event, the result can be that much more impactful. A victory can send you over the moon, while a defeat can be devastating. As I thought about what to discuss in the #CJJblog this week, I was struck with the thought
How are you executing your 2022 goals? With 2022 upon us, many have thought about new habits, new visions, and new goals they intend to accomplish in the new calendar year. Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? How is it going so far? Are you on track? The #CJJblog this week gives you some
Do you have an offseason program? After the long, tough grind of any season, entering into the offseason can be tricky. How do you go about not overworking your players, but making sure you maximize their ability? How do you keep them engaged? As part of my continued “Coaching Tactics” mini-series, I dedicate the #CJJblog
How effective are your meetings? How often do you hold meetings with your team? Are the parents involved? Are they effective? There is a lot you can do to prepare for these meetings and make them more engaging with your audience. In the #CJJblog this week as the second part in my Coaching Tactics mini-series,
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