Failure zone to learning zone
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…
Work that doesn’t show up on the stat sheet
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…
Different spin on thank you
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…
Healthy Conflict
A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to sit down with a great group of leaders to discuss healthy conflict. We debated some of the best practice approaches to creating the right healthy conflict to keep growing and challenging one another. These along with numerous other best practices showcase an approach to promote healthy…
Month of No-vember
One of my favorite quotes I’ve heard recently is “saying no is a complete sentence.” I must admit this concept is tough for me. I’ve had plenty of people pleasing tendencies in the past and saying no can seem strange. It feels like I’m being unhelpful, inconsiderate of others’ needs, lazy, and at times a…
Sometimes the process looks different
Each week when I write a blog there’s a big part of me that wants to come up with a perspective that provides others with a new idea or viewpoint for their personal or team growth. Selfishly this time around I found myself using the blog for a therapy session 😃. While I’m finding it…
The Art of Customer Service
This past weekend my son got another opportunity to see firsthand what customer service is like. A six-hour shift bagging groceries at Hy-Vee to raise money for his baseball team. It’s simple – the money our program raises with tips from customers is the fundraising money we walk away with. Better learn how to put…
Unique Timeline
This past summer the two starting pitchers in the 2025 MLB All Star game were Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes. For those that follow baseball I don’t think it was any surprise these dominating arms were asked to represent their respective leagues. When we see the Cy Young results in mid-November, I have a feeling…
Go-go-go vs. Relaxation
Typically, our family trips are go-go-go. Try to see and experience as much of the new sites and scenery as we can. Our most recent family adventure took a different approach partly exploring as much of Athens as we could followed by a slower pace adventure in the most beautiful region I’ve ever been blessed…
Expectations vs. Reality
Warning to Texas and Penn St fans…this may be difficult to read. Preseason polls for college football had Texas #1 and Penn St #2. Incredible recruiting and transfer portal additions, key starters returning, hyped up QBs, and all the makings of what an incredible run for a national title should be. Potential was unlimited yet…