Over the next several days, you???re going to hear and read powerful stories about the late, great Patricia Sue Summitt. Family, friends, former players and coworkers, sportswriters and fans will all be sharing touching, personal moments from the life??of the??winningest basketball coach in NCAA … [Read more...]
Patricia Sue Head Summitt: June 14, 1952-June 28, 2016
Sports world reacts to the death of legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt. Pat Summitt dies at 64. Among the family members she is survived by is her mother, Hazel. Summitt used basketball to empower young women. In Summitt, a toughness greater than invincibility. Summitt was +ACI-just Pat+ACI- … [Read more...]
Mistakes Coaches Make (Thinking They’re Doing the Right Thing)
written by Erica Quam Some of the greatest lessons we learn are from past experiences. As we go through life, we learn, grow and evolve. We make mistakes.??Our experiences add up over time - so much so, we actually change as people. CLICK TO TWEET: It's not about the mistakes we make. It's how … [Read more...]
Do You Believe You Deserve A Vacation?
written by Erica Quam The culture of college athletics is challenging. BELIEF +ACM-1 There???s a belief - with some coaches - that the time and effort you put in directly correlates to how successful you are. A 9 to 5 job? How about 6 to 9????plus weekends and holidays+ACE- … [Read more...]
New WSF Report Examines Gender Inequality in Coaching
Last week the Women's Sports Foundation issued a new report that examines gender inequality in the coaching profession. The report's authors surveyed over 2500 current and former coaches about their experiences and perceptions of the athletic departments in which they work, and revealed some … [Read more...]
5 things coaches can do to create more time
written by Erica Quam Is it possible you have more time than you think? Most coaches I know talk about how busy they are and how they don't have ANY time do to ANYTHING else. Look a little closer and you may find you have more time than you think. It's time to get really honest and clear about … [Read more...]
NYT: In a First, Woman Coaches Men’s Soccer Team to a Title
Sports And The Importance Of FUN!
written by Erica Quam Sports are supposed to be fun, right? It seems that commitment is indirectly correlated to fun...when an athlete dedicates more time, effort and energy to something they seem to have less fun. In collegiate athletics, many … [Read more...]