Embracing the “Peaking is a Mindset” Philosophy of Coach Tom Brands

March is one of my favorite times of year. Yes, it’s March Madness, or what wrestlers like to call Mat Madness. Starting with the cycle of conference championships and ending with the NCAA championship, college peaking season is upon us. With that said, peaking is such an esoteric concept in sports. Many try, few are […]

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The Truth About Coaching that Coaches Don’t Want You to Know

The vast majority of coaches are the salt of the earth. Like teachers, the value they provide far exceeds the value they receive in return. Also, like teachers, coaches don’t coach for the money. They coach because they love the process of developing talent. With that said, there is a truth about coaching that most […]

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The Biggest Difference Between a Coach and a Manager

The biggest difference between a coach and a manager comes down to their mindset on development. Coaches develop talent. Managers develop teams. The title someone has doesn’t matter if their mindset doesn’t fit the title. If a manager takes the time to develop individual talent, they are coaching. If a coach only focuses on recruiting […]

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