Aug 31, 2022Building a Successful Basketball Camp & Training Business w/Isaac GildeaIt all begins with a deep love for the game. Often athletes struggle to transition into the professional world once their career ends. Whether they play collegiately or professionally, many athletes experience an identity crisis. Gildea was no stranger to that. After finishing his playing career, Gildea struggled with alcohol…Basketball4 min readBasketball4 min read
Jul 29, 2022Every Experience Leads to the Next“Life is a series of experiences, each one of makes us bigger, even though sometimes it is hard to realize this.” -Henry Ford. I believe every experience we have leads us to our next. If I had never gone on a backpacking trip with my buddies after graduating high school…Life Stories3 min readLife Stories3 min read
Jul 28, 2022The #1 Mistake Youth Sports Coaches Make About DisciplineWalk into a gym in the US, and you’ll find a coach “disciplining” their players. Every team needs discipline if they want to achieve greatness. But, from my experience, I see so many coaches draining their energy on the athletes who need discipline the most. Instead of focusing on the…Youth Sports4 min readYouth Sports4 min read
Jul 15, 2022A Prerequisite for All Leaders“They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” -said Teddy Roosevelt. I’ve had the privilege of coaching youth basketball for almost four years. Over the four years, I’ve seen outstanding coaches & below-average coaches. Being an outstanding youth basketball coach has nothing to do…Leadership2 min readLeadership2 min read
Jul 14, 2022Five Game Changing Tips for Coaches from Sports Psychologist Dr. Amber Selking“Impactful leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less.” -John Maxwell. As soon as we began our conversation, I knew the Bridging Impact audience was in for a treat. Dr. Selking described that great leaders make a POSITIVE impact wherever they go with their influence. So how does one become an influential leader? Let’s find out. Awareness of Our Thoughts It all begins with self-awareness…Coaching4 min readCoaching4 min read
May 19, 2022Leaders This Acronym Will Change Your LifeHow often do you find yourself bouncing from activity to activity? As a leader, you have many responsibilities ranging from home life to managing your people. You are a person who cares deeply about your people, going above and beyond at all times for them. But then there comes a…Coaching2 min readCoaching2 min read
May 12, 20227 Tips to Increase Your Chances of a PromotionSo you want to learn some tricks to receive a promotion, eh? I believe in you! Over the past nine months, I have received three promotions. My most recent promotion last week was over someone who has 30+ more years of experience than me. I am 24 and the Department…Career Advice4 min readCareer Advice4 min read
Apr 21, 2022Three Leadership Lessons from Braiding SweetgrassWhen I say the word leadership, what comes to mind? Is it an authoritative figure telling you what to do? Have you ever thought about the perspective of leadership outside of the human experience? Are trees, oceans, or plants leaders in nature? Braiding Sweetgrass is helping me reshape my perspective…Leadership3 min readLeadership3 min read
Apr 14, 2022You Can’t Be A Leader Without This Key IngredientYou are a young person with grand aspirations to change the world. Our naivety, for better or worse, is what this world needs. But our vision for a better world relies heavily on a specific ingredient that can be hard to find in society today. Turn on the news, and…Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
Mar 16, 2022Rest & Play Our Way to Becoming More Effective LeadersOur society glamorizes the wake-up schedule at 5 AM, work until dinner, then do some more work! It’s the only formula for getting to the top. Wrong. Resting, relaxing, and participating in hobbies outside of work aren’t only beneficial for our well-being. It makes us better leaders (Inc.com). If we…Mindfulness2 min readMindfulness2 min read
