Kobe Bryant was one of my favorite basketball players to watch of all time. His competitiveness, IQ for the game, incredible athleticism, and nonstop motor are just a few of the reasons why he’s considered one of the greats. Recently I came across a clip from a well-known basketball performance coach, Alan Stein Jr., reflecting…
There are many weeks where an idea randomly comes across my mind on what I want to cover for my weekly blog. In the moment, whether it’s walking the dog, driving home from work, or any other random moment, the idea is clear in my mind. It all makes sense and the vision of where…
I recently watched a clip of Mike Tomlin walking into one of his team meetings and greeted everyone with the phrase, “Hello great day creators.” I love the power in the simplicity of his greeting. Yes, this is the same Mike Tomlin that after 19 years of coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers has decided to step…
As a Chicago sports fan in his 40s, admittedly there hasn’t been a ton of great games to cheer for in quite some time. We’re now coming up on a decade of the Cubs World Series championship, and the Bears unfortunately have given us more high draft picks (due to how bad they’ve finished) than…
Look at most any survey out there for what people are prioritizing for 2026 goals and you’ll find a goal around health and wellness. Losing weight, eating healthier, and working out more tends to follow an annual trend of priority. If you have a goal centered around either starting back up with working out or…
The New Year often triggers us to think ahead to what accomplishments we want to strive for in the upcoming year. Reflection on what you want to prioritize and visualization for your road ahead are always a great investment of time. If the New Year prompts you to do it then great, jump into that…
When I transitioned to my first leadership position, I had this idea in my head I needed to be the one with all the answers. It may have been imposter syndrome creeping in, but I was sold on the idea I needed to be the source of answers. Many years and experiences later I realized…
What stands out to you in the following: 9 x 1 = 9 9 x 2 = 18 9 x 3 = 27 9 x 4 = 36 9 x 5 = 45 9 x 6 = 54 9 x 7 = 63 9 x 8 = 72 9 x 9 = 81 9 x…
In youth basketball it’s no surprise that most kids want to score. They see the highlight reels on YouTube and it’s 90% scoring. What doesn’t make the highlight or show up on a stat sheet though can be the difference maker in successful basketball. As I coach more youth basketball, I find myself getting so…
One of my favorite parts and traditions tied to the Thanksgiving holiday is being mindful of taking time to reflect on what we’re thankful for. We deliberately think through the people and experiences we’ve been blessed with and take time to acknowledge how thankful we are. But almost always this lens we use to find…