Posted by: mindoversports on: April 6, 2008
Those of you who are familiar with my training program know how important I believe it is for teams to have team meetings at least once a week (without coaches present.) This allows team members to speak frankly and clear the air and not withhold (or repress) their feelings.
When athletes repress or withhold their feelings [...]
Posted by: mindoversports on: March 28, 2007
Coaches who yell at and verbally abuse referees during a game are not only creating a distraction, but are also providing their teams with a reason to lose: “the ref (expletive) us.” Coaches (and owners) need to remember not to let their emotions get the best of them. They need to control themselves, especially when [...]
Posted by: mindoversports on: February 18, 2007
It’s amazing what a small kiss can do. And what it means. The Kansas City Star reported how the University of Missouri-Columbia Head Coach Mike Anderson handled a situation involving one of his top players : “With just under four minutes to play and Stefhon Hannah putting Missouri’s 75-64 upset of Oklahoma State in jeopardy [...]
Posted by: mindoversports on: December 20, 2006
It’s easy to be critical of Texas Tech head basketball coach Bobby Knight. Especially if you really aren’t aware of what goes on behind the scenes in the locker room. What sets Bobby Knight and other successful coaches like him apart from the others is one basic element: They genuinely care about their players. They [...]