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The 3 C's of Erik Spoelstra's Coaching
Here were my 3 main takeaways on How Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra coaches his team and maintains the team’s culture.
How Gregg Popovich Motivates NBA Players and Establishes Accountability on the Spurs
No leader deals with a more unique power dynamic than the coach of an NBA team filled with million dollar players. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is one of the best coaches at handling this unique dynamic by using honest communication to establish accountability with all players - from superstars to bench-warmers.
Dawn Staley on Dealing with Players, Honest Communication, and the Value of Failure
Excellent insight into the coaching style that has helped South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley ascend to the top of the college basketball game.
Colts’ GM Chris Ballard on Admitting Mistakes, Taking Risks on Players, and Communicating with Honesty
In sports and in life, the best teams are the one that can come together and work with and for each other. It’s refreshing to hear an NFL GM acknowledge this. Of course you need talent to win, but the teams that truly elevate and exceed their capability are the one that create that collaboration with the locker room.