Every Coach Needs A Coach

We hear it too often, “ just change your mindset“, But what the heck does that mean? In today’s episode we dive into that, and how to solve problems from different angles.

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Dr. Gilbert's success hotline number is 973-743-4690

What type of coach are you? What type of son/daughter/husband/wife/employer/employee, etc.? Do you behave like that? Our habits are linked to who we are, and eventually become who we are

Are our goals what make us successful, or is it the process that helps us reach them that sets us apart?

James clear his book atomic habits starts with an introduction to the concept of getting one percent better every day. Here’s my take

My niece Maren is four years old. Here’s a little story about the power of persistence and her Mickey Mouse pajamas

In this episode I speak with Coach Jason Oates, host of the podcast Whistle and a Clipboard, and coach of several youth football, baseball, basketball and softball teams over the years. Jason is a big reason this podcast exists, as he inspired me to begin talking with coaches and people who knew more than me, and as I became a big fan of his podcast and people he had on. In this episode we talk ab...

Today I speak with Coach Joe Fussner, who served as the head women’s basketball coach at Stockton University in NJ for 26 seasons. He finished his career at Stockton with 410 wins, and his teams saw tremendous success including 2 conference championship titles in 2000 and 2005. Coach Fuss still enjoys breaking down film for local teams and his former assistant coaches and players who are now coach...

In this episode I speak with Coach Rick Brownell of Arcadia University Women's Soccer. Coach Brownell is in his 18th season at the helm for the Knights, and has had a unique journey into coaching, having never been an assistant coach and jumping in full time in a head coaching position. He has had tremendous success within his programs, but attributes those wins to staying committed to the process...

Jeff Bezos said, "In he end, we are our choices"  Myron Golden said, "The only reason anyone does anything is because they CHOOSE to do it"  And Albus Dumbledore said, "“It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”   Today I talk about the concept of time management vs. choice management. How are you choosing to spend your time? WHY are you choosing t...

Accomplished leaders create an environment in which their people can develop their skills, their knowledge, and their character. This leads to a learning environment in a culture of curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement. - James Kerr, Legacy .  It's so important to understand your player's "why", and how they feel appreciated, so you can create an environment that they feel safe in...

In this episode we talk to Coach Sydney Davis who is the executive director of girls on the run New Jersey. Sydney opens up about making a difference in the lives of the women she has worked with, and the girls who are part of the program. She discusses the importance of giving these girls a tool belt with which to deal with the challenges that they might face in their lives, to help them live wit...

Today's reflection is on my main takeaway from the book Calling up by JP Nerbun. There are many lessons to be learned from it, but the biggest one I took away was the idea of letting our athletes struggle and supporting them through that struggle, rather than trying to lower the obstacles and difficulties they face. 

Dr. Jason Wright is the owner and operator of Wright Fit Physio and high-level fitness coach who uses his own personal experiences and those of his clients to elevate their training and overcome the physical, emotional, and psychological obstacles that often stand in between us and our goals. Dr. Jason opens up about his personal struggles, changes in career path, and his competitive spirit. We di...

I'm still reading 'Calling Up', and loved a quote I read in it last week.  "Hell begins the day God grans you the vision to see all that you could have done, should have done, and would have done, but did not do" David Goggins is the Navy Seal I mentioned, you can find his interview with Lewis Howes here  Have a listen to my thoughts and let me know what YOU think!

In this episode we talk with Coach Ryan Cannon, who played DIII Men's Lacrosse and now owns his own Physical Therapy practice in Southern CA and coaches middle school boys lacrosse at the travel and AAU levels. Ryan offers a unique perspective on self-awareness, and a 'wise behind his years' understanding that not every player's 'why' is the same, talent is the same, or reason to get better at the...

"No written word, no spoken plea can teach our youth what they should be, nor all the books on all the shelves, it's what the teachers are themselves." Today's see one, do one, teach one is my reflection and thoughts on John Wooden's favorite poem. I think it's a great summary and reminder that we are examples and teachers 24/7, and people will notice who we are and what we do, and more importantl...

In today's episode I talk with author and strength and conditioning coach Nick Winkelman, who is an expert in the the use of language and it's effect on learning various motor skills. His book, The Language of Coaching: The Art & Science of Teaching Movement, is available on Amazon now (Kindle and print copies available) and serves as a practical guide to improving HOW we coach with the words,...

I'm reading Mother Theresa's autobiography, and one of the first lines that stuck with me was a quote from one of her early mentors, Father Jambrekovic which was "Joy...was the compass that pointed in the direction of life."  That's the topic for today's deep dive. It reminded me of a quote from one of my favorite professors in college, who ended an e mail to me with 'Find joy and happiness,...

Thanks for joining us on today's episode. I had the chance to talk with coach Matt Buchi of the University of Illinois Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team. Coach Buchi suffered a spinal cord injury in a car accident at 9 years old, and after going through rehabilitation was introduced to adaptive sports and wheelchair basketball. He was hooked on the game since, and played in middle, high school and...

What does your language say about your team culture? In this very first "See one, do one, teach one" episode, I give you my primary takeaway from the book The Culture Code by Dan Coyle. He tells stories and gives examples of phrases and language that only people within the group fully understand. It becomes part of who they are. I think this is really powerful when it comes to defining a group's i...

Today we dive into a conversation with author and professor John McCarthy at Montclair State University. Coach McCarthy teaches Principles and Problems of Coaching at MSU, and is involved with Dr. Rob Gilbert in the sports psychology department there. He is the author of What Would Yogi Do? Guidelines for Athletes, Coaches and Parents Who Love Sports. In this episode we talk about: His challenges...

In this episode we talk with the all-time winningest coach in Moravian College Women's Basketball History, Mary Beth Spirk, who now also heads up the Moravian College Athletic Department. She currently ranks in the top 10 winningest records of active DIII coaches, and coached against me as a college player back in 2012 & 2013. Coach Spirk has 33 years of coaching experience at the college leve...

Today we talk to Coach Nate Williams of SoCal, where he grew up, and now is coaching high school baseball at El Toro High School and Football at San Clemente High School in California. Coach Williams offers insight into: Which Coaches he had growing up influenced his life positively and ultimately guided him into coaching The importance of being disciplined but having fun in order to earn the resp...

In this episode we talk to Dr. Mat Parker of Parker Physio in Encinitas, California, who has been coaching little league baseball for children with special needs for 3 years. Dr. Mat offers insight into  How to improve and maintain high levels of communication between players and parents, and the crucial role this plays into ensuring the players have a great experience and have fun. The virtu...