The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford is a blueprint for mindfulness to improve athletic performance. Mumford has consulted with Phil Jackson during his coaching years, working with Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, the late Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neill, and more. I absolutely love The Mindful Athlete. I picked it up, expecting a quick intro and guide […]
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46 Quotes and Notes from Nick Saban’s How Good Do You Want to Be?
Nick Saban is widely regarded as one of the best football coaches on the planet. No matter how you feel about Alabama and Saban, you can appreciate that the man knows how to win football games. He has won a record six national championships. His leadership book, How Good Do You Want to Be?, ranks […]
Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion by Pete Carroll (Book Summary)
Pete Carroll is the head coach of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. Carroll is one of just of three head coaches who have won a college football national championship (2003 and 2004) and a Super Bowl (2014). His book, Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion, is the background to his coaching philosophy, which […]
Best Weightlifting Shoes for Crushing the Gym
As you become more serious about your lifting career, one thing you’ll want to give some consideration to is the footwear that you are using. While you may have previously thought that any good pair of gym runners should do the trick just fine, the fact is, they won’t. There are some serious benefits to […]
10 Lessons in Leadership from Bill Walsh’s The Score Takes Care of Itself
In 1979, Bill Walsh took over a San Francisco 49ers team that was at the bottom of the NFL. Within three years, they were Super Bowl champions and a dynasty was born. The 49ers would win three Super Bowls under Walsh. Although Walsh’s achievements on the field places him in rarefied air, his leadership and […]
Lead Like a Champion: 6 Must-Read Books for Coaches
As a coach you spend a lot of time helping your athletes improve their technique, conditioning, and skill sets. But technical mastery is almost useless if you can’t get your athletes to trust the process, find ways to take ownership of their performance, and lead each other. Ultimately, great coaches are excellent teachers and leaders. […]