Here are just a few gems from Kevin Eastman during his several lectures at Coaching U Live this summer in Washington DC. I say just a few because Kevin averages around 700 per clinic! Want all 700? Sign up for Coach U Live next summer -- guaranteed it will be worth it!
Be there before you get there (great thought in regard to a players mentality -- especially defensively)
The great ones (Players/Coaches) have Master Ability
...responsibility
...dependability
...accountability
...availability
Do you know what's going on in your locker room?
Knowledge is quickness
Can't win with "my turn shots" = shooting turnovers (Boston stats these)
"Do you want to be in the news or in the Finals?!"
Ever notice every player's Hall of Fame induction speech mentions a coach (or several) -- the impact of what we do.
Good players KNOW the plays...
Great players EXECUTE the plays.
In regards to your administration "budget your bitches." -Murray Arnold
Demand in February what you did in October -- core covenants
Are you best players getting enough shots/touches (this one sounds simple but its not -- are you giving it constant thought)
See the action, don't force the action.
Assistant Coach are there to "assist" the head coach -- "weed the garden"