Fall sports are back. Across the country, college athletes are lacing up cleats, taping wrists, and stepping onto fields, courts, and courses—some for the first time, others for one last ride. It’s the start of another season… but it’s more than just opening day. This is where college sports leadership comes to life. The Quiet Moments That […]

In sports leadership, we often talk about grit, culture, and toughness. But one of the most powerful tools for building great teams often gets overlooked: experiential learning. It’s more than just “learning from experience.” What drives real growth is how you reflect, reframe, and respond. The Power Behind the Process: Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle Legendary educator David Kolb […]

I recently spoke with a head coach about a team struggling to perform. The players were caught up in their own expectations, fixated on what wasn’t working. Their focus had turned inward, locked on their struggles instead of their strengths. I had a conversation with the team about shifting their mindset—recognizing what they do well and understanding […]

This line delivered by Kurt Russell, playing Herb Brooks in the movie Miracle, couldn’t be more true—not just for sports but for life. Great moments, the ones we dream about, don’t just happen. They’re the result of how we seize the great opportunities we have every day—especially in practice. For athletes, every practice is an opportunity to:✔️ Be intentional with every […]