“Make the big time where you are.” Don’t worry about the next job to the exclusion of doing this one well.
Service separates “theory” from practice. Our “coaching practice” spans a variety of areas – player development, test scores, letters of recommendation, or physical metrics like vertical jump, bench press, or timed mile.
We are judged daily by our character and competence.
Separate ourself with excellence in servant leadership.
Blend Greenleaf’s “servant leadership” with core philosophies.
- Serve the community.
- Model excellence.
- Develop new leaders.
As coaches, we are the keepers of the story and an architect for dreams.
That’s the same regardless of the venue. Give the kids and the programs our best.
“Don’t let what you can’t do interfere with what you can.“
Development is hard. Winning is hard. Do hard better.
Lagniappe. Correcting mistakes separates excellent from good. Great advice from Mike Neighbors.
Coaches: This is simply one of the best coaching ( and leadership) articles I have ever read from my friend @Coachneighbors, the newest assistant of the @DallasWings. I am going to read it three more times today. via @NYTimes
— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) March 28, 2026