Fast Five: Lists and Questions to Keep on Our Desks

Evolving landscapes challenge coaches. The situation always changes. Is our "North Star" winning or building habits and systems?

Stay on task with a few truths.

1. What does our team need now?

• Monitor our team's vital signs. Captains and assistants are invaluable in this regard.
• "Every day is player development day." Physical rest allows for video study and resilience training (mindfulness and sport psychology). 

2. The Four Agreements

• Be impeccable with your word. (This includes positive self-talk.)
• Don't take anything personally.
• Don't make assumptions.
• Always do your best.

3. The Leadership Moment event review by Michael Useem

• What went well?
• What went poorly?
• What can we do better next time?
• What are the enduring lessons? 

4. "Look for the helpers." - Mr. Rogers

• Study great players and coaches.
• Find trusted voices as mentors.  
• Everyone benefits from coaching.

5. Fight for our culture every day.

• Purpose (greater than passion)
• Unity
• Servant leadership (build community)
• Humility
• Thankfulness (gratitude) 

Lagniappe. Gym rat? 

Calipari: UK has facial-recognition software on the baskets in the practice gym to track how many shots guys get up.

Toppin leads the team with 2,800 extra shots in three weeks. "He is living in the gym. Every player I've ever coached who lived in the gym had a breakthrough."

— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) October 19, 2022

Lagniappe 2. We get what we earn.

"Nobody is entitled to a position. Everybody has earned the position that they are in by showing that they have the capability & ability to do it on a consistent basis. You have to respect what it takes to win."
Success comes to those that deserve it - not those who desire it. pic.twitter.com/dqtj0gFa6U

— The Winning Difference (@thewinningdiff1) October 19, 2022

Lagniappe 3. All reps are not created equal.