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Importance of learning styles

This was part of my thesis for grad school, so I apologize for the formalness of it all. It is important to know your player’s learning style! Abstract College basketball coaches have limited time in between games to teach their players a scouting report on their next opponent. By understanding an athlete’s learning style, coachesContinue reading “Importance of learning styles”

The Art of War

These are some cool stories and concepts from the art of war. The Blind Men and the Elephant Several citizens ran into a hot argument about God and different religions, and each one could not agree to a common answer. So they came to the Lord Buddha to find out what exactly God looks like.Continue reading “The Art of War”

Culture Code – High Achieving Culture Ideas

This was a great book, I highly recommend it if you have a leadership role with a group. Here are some bullet point notes on the book. They are way more helpful if you’ve actually read the book! Create a high purpose environment. Have your values clear and organized. Then make your big decisions basedContinue reading “Culture Code – High Achieving Culture Ideas”

Stealing Fire – Book notes on creating culture

When all you’ve got is a hammer every problem looks like a nail You can’t read the label when you’re sitting inside the jar People who get Botox to smile become much happier (less depressed) but lose their ability to empathize because people mimic other people’s body language Being in a power stance boosts confidenceContinue reading “Stealing Fire – Book notes on creating culture”

Pete Carroll’s leadership

Here are my notes from reading about Pete Carroll’s leadership style Be positive. Build up player confidence. Build confidence and motivate Compete Against yourself. Be the best you can be. Do things better than they were done before Everyone in your organization needs to understand your philosophy, I need to be able to explain itContinue reading “Pete Carroll’s leadership”

TEAM USA – GOLD STANDARDS

Each team creates their own standards (below these bullet point notes are their standards) Everyone takes ownership of your standards Be secure enough to change plans – not all great ideas come from the top Set the goal every day to gain acceptance of vision Find people that share your core values – compete, simplicity,Continue reading “TEAM USA – GOLD STANDARDS”