In athletics, failure is not the opposite of success—it’s a stepping stone to it. By embracing the...
Coaching
I'll be honest with you: I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day of the week for...
In today’s NFL, the role of a wide receiver coach extends far beyond route trees and footwork...
Here are seven reasons why coaches should consider purchasing the "Hidden Yards: Make Special Teams Special" Read...
I coached football for 17 years here in Southern California. 16 at the high school level, and...
When I first became a Head Football Coach, I was 27 years old, and single! No children...
If you’re a Head Coach, you’re going to have conflicts. There really is no way around this...
This is a chapter from The Head Coach Blueprint, my comprehensive game plan for coaches to become...
When we talk about safety in college sports facilities, most people think about injury prevention, proper Read...
Coaching is more than guiding individuals toward their goals. It requires leadership, communication, Read more [...]
Great coaches do more than just manage a team; they transform it. Turning a good team into...
Many coaches dream of taking their careers beyond the field, exploring leadership roles in sports organizations. Read...
Dan Hurley, Head Coach of the U Conn Men's Basketball Program, is a man driven by intensity,...
Coaches play a vital role in safeguarding athletes while helping them achieve their full potential. Injuries Read...
During May of 2015, Eight Laces Consulting had just over 300 assistant coaches at both the high...
Isn’t it fascinating how a shift in strategy can redefine a team’s defensive identity? The Detroit Read...
During the summer of 2010, I know we had a pretty decent football team coming back. We...
This is another excerpt from my book The Head Coach Blueprint: A Comprehensive Game Plan for Coaches...
I've only coached high school football for twelve years. I've been a Head Coach for eight of...
1. Compete! Compete! Compete! You've got to teach your team to compete, compete, compete Read more [...]
One of my favorite teams, and best teams, that I had the fortune of leading was way...
The St. Louis Rams won Super Bowl XXXIV by a score of 23-16 over the Tennessee Titans...
Iconic movie! (If you don't think so, stop reading, we are not friends!) I remember seeing it...
I call them (clinics) Disneyland! I love going to clinics. I always have. I’ll never, ever Read...
I first started interviewing candidates for new positions on Zoom in June of 2020. I had just...
Failure, according to dictionary.com, is defined as "the lack of success" or "the omission of expected Read...
This was written by my wonderful and very smart daughter, Taylor, for an AP Language assignment. She...
I love being able to give my readers VALUABLE information! Practical information! And this interview Read more...
As part of my consulting business, I'm constantly asked about how to get through certain parts of...
Sadly, it's that time of year. Firing season. It seems like more and more coaches are getting...