Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy was asked, “What is the best investment you’ve made in your career as a coach?” His answer: Working with a mental performance coach. I am curious, what’s been the best investment you’ve made in yourself as a coach? Via: Slappin' Glass

The game lost a real one today. RIP Mike Law. Didn't matter where I was coaching or what my title was - Mike Law treated me (and everyone) like royalty every time I saw him. You always walked away from Mike feeling better about life.

In Love and Memory Mike Law Is the of the most genuine and compassionate people in the game. You will always be missed bro 🕊️🕊️🕊️

Mike Law was at everything hoops related, it seemed. He always took time to say hello and give undivided attention. Without fail, he’d be wearing a ball cap, sweatsuit, fresh kicks — and his trademark smile. I JUST saw him at CIF finals. Life is but a vapor. RIP Mike Law 🕊️

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As a coach, you're constantly making tough decisions. When you have clarity on your who you are & where you're going, it's easier to: – Make decisions in difficult situations – Justify those decisions – Stick to your decisions – Build trust with athletes, staff, & stakeholders

𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄, 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇! Please welcome our newest assistant coach, Kris Saulny, to the Iona Basketball staff! Let’s get to work! 💪 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄: ionagaels.com/news/2025/4/23… #GaelNation #MAACHoops

A clear coaching philosophy builds consistency → reduces uncertainty → builds trust → sharpens focus → drives performance. It’s hard work & it's not flashy—but it’s foundational. 19 questions to become a better coach. Grab the free playbook here: fortitude42769.activehosted.com/f/12

Welcome to the fam, Coach Peterson! 📄 k-st.at/42IzzEg

There are no good or bad thoughts during performance—just thoughts. Trying to chase the “right” mindset only adds pressure and distraction. Performance doesn’t require "perfect" thoughts— It requires awareness, openness, and the ability to choose your response.

Four undergrads and one masters degree complete. Proud of each of these dudes and their dedication!

Nashville let’s get it!!!🌟🏁

#𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 ⚔️ Belhaven welcomes Boomer Roberts as its new Head Men's Basketball Coach! 📰 » bit.ly/456nueY #GoGreen | Belhaven Men's Basketball

Why not offer both? We make decisions based on value calculations. What choice provides the most value? Meaning heavily reweighs the equation— But our brains still bias immediacy (temporal discounting). The key to retention is tipping the value scale in your favor.

Looking forward to this dropping tomorrow! Bigger than basketball

It’s not culture vs. strategy. Culture is strategy. When athletes feel disconnected from their purpose, role, or leadership, they spend their mental energy trying to belong—and have less to give to performance. Culture isn’t separate from strategy—it drives it.

Challenge doesn’t drive athletes away—but a lack of support might. High standards signal belief. Avoiding them signals fragility. Don’t lower the bar to keep them. Raise your support to help them reach it.

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I’ve given three presentations to different groups of coaches in the past two weeks. In each one, I asked: “What makes a great coach?” Not one said tactics, drill catalogues, or X’s and O’s. They talked coaches ability to lead themselves, lead others & the impact it has on

Telling athletes “Don’t think about that mistake” feels helpful—but it often backfires. Ironic processing theory tells us: the more we try not to think about something, the more attention it gets. Instead of avoiding thoughts, give athletes a target. Focus on what's next.