“These players just don’t want to work hard or pay their dues like we did! They act like they’re so entitled! They think they already know everything!”
How many coaches have found themselves repeating these or similar thoughts over the past few years? It’s far more common to have these sentiments …

Jenna Smith had 21 points and 15 rebounds as the Fighting Illini beat Purdue 61-57 on Sunday. (02/21/2020 Purdue Illinois Women’s Basketball)

As an author, it matters that people will want to read what I write. But are people really reading anymore? Our brains and the way we seek to receive, process and retain information is changing. Innovation Facilitator Stefan Lindegaard posted this great question (on LinkedIn):

The attention span declines. Many …

Hello “Teammates,”
The holiday season is upon us and hopefully we are all giving thanks for the many blessings that abound. For many, this is the time of year for parties, exchanging presents, family get-togethers and let’s not forget the over indulgence on sweets and eats! For many others, it …

“The closer you get to the goal, the harder the foul…so Play Through the Foul.™”
“The purpose of pursuing your passion is to put passion back into your purpose.”
“Adversity is not only inevitable but essential; for how else do we measure our growth, our faith, or our ultimate desire to win?”
“Before …

1. Know It’s A Contact Sport
No matter what goal you are trying to achieve, inevitably there will be trials, setbacks, disappointments or “fouls” that may discourage or hinder you. Position your mind to understand in advance that “adversity is not only inevitable but essential; for how else do we measure …

Oswego, NY – Play Through the Foul Team Building and Communications Training traveled to upstate New York to facilitate the Oswego State University Captains Leadership Conference. The SUNY Oswego Lakers Captains of all athletic teams recently completed the two-day leadership training on August 27-28.
The Lakers assessed their individual leadership and …

Augusta, GA – Watch out for the Lady Jaguars of Augusta State University this basketball season.  Not only is this an athletically talented group, but now they expect to be a more empowered and cohesive unit having completed Play Through the Foul Team Building and Communications Training, August 30, 2009.
The …

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. – One hundred and fifteen golfers hit the links at the Penn State Blue Course for the Second Annual Coquese’s Drive for the Women’s Resource Center, hosted by Lady Lion head coach Coquese Washington on Friday, August 21st. The event was capped off with the presentation of …