Podcast Coaching U Live (Notes from Brendan Suhr and Amanda Butler)
Focus on helping others, because you will go through hard times in coaching.
"How did you get past mad?"
1.Coach Amanda Butler first thought about others (e.g. asst coaches, players) affected.
2.Gratitude was a big part of their (Florida) practices.
3.Wanted energy to be positive.
"What did you learn about yourself?"
1.Need to do a good job sharing (coaching information) with others
2."Big idea." Maximize learning during time off (from excellent coaches) spending weeks with mentors (Jay Hernandez, Frank Vogel...Orlando Magic, Billy Donovan...OKC, Mark Daigneault...G League, Brad Stevens...Celtics)
What durable lessons dlid you learn?
Character development for young players (G League)
What is means to be a professional (G League)
Exposure to different ideas and concepts (Coach Butler's journey)
Learn to be precise with teaching (Celtics' coaching efficiency)
NBA practice...communication not yelling; it's a partnership.
Specificity of fundamentals...e.g. hard cuts (Celtics)
High level of respect for players' experience and craft...
"Let's have a conversation about what's going on."
"What do you see?"
"When they stop listening, it's over for you." - Chuck Daly
"His level of sincerity is through the roof." - re: Brad Stevens
"Television is another great way for coaches to gain visibility." - Suhr
Coach Butler's article and major takeaways...
1. Fundamentals are fundamentals.
2. Team issues and adversity exist everywhere. There are continuing efforts at all levels to build skills to promote better life choices, communication, chemistry, and consistency.
3. After twelve years as a head coach,it was so beneficial to attend practices and meetings just to observe, just to listen, take notes and ask impactful questions.
4. There is no other form of influence more powerful than authentic leadership.
5. Choose a group of people that you openly trust as collaborators and workers. I loved the spirit of partnership in the NBA.