Tuesday, November 27, 2012

What Is The Process?


The word "Process" is probably overused today in sports.  We use it here multiple times daily and in every team/ staff meeting.  As much as it is used, I'm not sure all that use it, mean to use the same word for the same meaning.  I also don't think our players totally understand the exact context of the word each time.

I want our players and staff to know that the "Process" isn't a secret formula to guarantee success. If it was, everyone would be using it.  It's not a step-by-step guide to follow, even though there are elements and steps to the "process".

It's about getting our players to buy-in to "winning every day"..by doing the things necessary to win daily...The things that don't make highlights or box scores..Shots at game speed on your own, watching film, talking to teammates and coaches, protecting and building culture...It's about controlling the things that we can control and not giving into letting how we feel dictate what we have to do.

The "Process" is about Effort, Mental Toughness and Accountability--these things are all a matter of mindset.

It's a renewing of our minds--Romans 12:2


Friday, November 9, 2012

Coach Meyer's Thoughts On Being A Great Coach


One of the greatest attributes of Coach Meyer is his ability to coach the coaches.  Below are some of his thoughts on "Being A Great Coach".  These concepts apply to coaches and leaders at all levels.

To Be A Great Coach
  • Team is an extension of the coaching staff
  • Each year improve every aspect of your program
  • Evaluate every year as your first year on the job
  • Teach team roles and coach them
  • Teach courtesy
  • Know players and what it takes to motivate 
  • Don't sit behind a desk and be judge, try and executioner.
  • Touch 1/3 of team daily.
  • Make percentage plays vs non percentage plays
  • Get past failure.  Teach yourself and team.
  • Get past success.
  • Be careful how you treat people.
  • Ways to keep the team on edge.  Stretch outside of comfort zones.
  • Be responsible for the team.
  • How can we lose?  Then look for ways to win.
  • Think win all the time.
  • Can't wait forever for potential.