The One-Thirds / Two-Thirds Rule

“A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week.” - George Patton

Team Climate vs. Team Culture

Listen to an introductory press conference for a new head coach and you’re almost guaranteed to hear…

Compose Your Coaching Philosophy

Many are familiar with football coach Pete Carroll and his championship runs with both the USC Trojans…

Behavioral Reps: A Competitive Edge and a Blind Spot

Crafting Your Team Culture

Five monkeys were kept in a cage with a ladder and some bananas that were…

No Excuses — Find a Way to Win

I recently came across an amazing story about Jim Thorpe; take a look at this picture captured of Jim Thorpe during the 1912 Olympics — particularly his shoes.

Why Standards Matter

“Silver wings upon their chest, these are men, America’s best. One hundred men will test today, but only three win the…

Building a Team Vision

“Muhammad Ali began calling himself the greatest before he ever had a real fight. ‘It’s the repetition of affirmation…

Establish Team Standards, Rewards, and Consequences

Champions behave like champions before they’re…

Increasing the Capacity of Your Roster

Your roster is made up of four types of athletes (see diagram*). In a perfect world, the…