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 culture. Taking these steps – and getting everyone on board…

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 wanted to help players get better at the sport and…

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 team, especially in situations where no one expects them to…

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 people are “immortalized” for great accomplishments. How, when and why…

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 Tech men’s basketball coach, was recently named ACC Coach of…

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 (pictured above) is my 8-year old daughter and youngest of…

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 to frustration and in-fighting if not handled properly. If the…

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) in its 167 seasons across all of its major sports…

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 – must first establish the right foundation, culture and vision for…

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 you know? As we wrap up this year’s college football…