I grew up playing basketball. My love for the game far exceeds my height. But, a girl can dream, right? What I loved about basketball was being part of a team and our head coach, Corky Kell.
Corky Kell could have written the best selling “how to be a coach” book ever written. He followed a simple philosophy:
- Help the players focus on priority issues
- Lead by example
- Embrace a positive mindset
- Have a vision with many plays to get there
- Avoid the one size fits all coaching approach
- Put players in the right position so they can excel
- Turn every challenge into a gift and opportunity
My biggest lesson from playing team sports: For a team to be successful, each player must realize their true potential and act. Be their head coach, look beyond yourself and help your players reach their true potential.
What did you love early in your life that has a lasting impact through today?