In sports, team chemistry is crucial to success. Its leader (head coach) must set the tone by articulating its vision, defining what success looks like, clarifying roles and creating the […]

Two years ago I decided to coach travel baseball again after taking several years off to focus on work and family. My intentions were clear from the beginning – I […]

Underdog – competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest. In sports, people love rooting for the “underdog”. We feel compelled to cheer for such a […]

As a professional, it’s important to think about the legacy you want to leave behind – for your team and the organization. Monuments, statues, busts and plaques are several ways […]

We are seeing it more and more — head coaches of team sports are attributing game success (winning) to their positive approach with their players. Josh Pastner, first year Georgia […]

We all experience adversity in our lives – both personally and professionally. The mindset with which we tackle those moments – from the onset – can determine where we “land”. Miller […]

The chemistry of a sports team is usually great when things are going right. However, a team’s true colors show when adversity strikes. Injuries, losses and other setbacks can lead […]

This week’s Super Bowl LI was a tale of two teams from cities with drastically different histories in professional sports. Atlanta, owner of 1 professional championship (Atlanta Braves – 1995) […]

When it comes to team sports, the football head coach position may be the most complex and difficult to perfect. A head football coach – like any effective leader – […]

How committed are you to your team’s goals? Can your employees feel your passion? Do they know what you expect of them? Is everyone on the same page? How do […]