Find good ideas. Good ideas simplify the world or change lives. Some past examples:
Basketball good ideas:
- If possible save three timeouts for the final four minutes (Dean Smith)
- "Never be a child's last coach." (How does it feel to be coached by me?)
- Line up players one through five on the bench during timeouts.
Personal/group good ideas:
Reading widely exposes us to wisdom.
Follow this thread.
Personal issues impact player performance - home, relationships, academics, money, mental health. The longer you coach, the bigger the problems you'll hear.View on Threads
Coaches won't have answers for every problem. We can direct players to other resources. "What if" or "have you thought about?"
Become an empathetic listener for players. The Monday Bench formalizes the process.
Lagniappe. Chris Fowler shares insights about coaching.
This is one of the most powerful videos I’ve seen about coaching. Chris Fowler nails how hard this profession can be: “Coaching is a calling more than a profession. You have to have what it takes to pour yourself into others.” https://t.co/2jcxJCh6uK
— Greg Berge (@GregBerge) August 23, 2026