A little motivation today from Rocky Balboa... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s75D6WIDug You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life, but it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard … [Read more...]
Winning Words
Browse through the 'Winning Words' to find thousands of motivational and inspirational quotations, motivating stories, and more! Motivating basketball quotes and thoughts are effective and useful for handouts, office and locker room walls, bulletin boards, bedrooms and anywhere else you need some inspiration. Make sure to check out all the categories and come back often for new additions! For frequent quotes, be sure to follow @HoopsU on Twitter.
Don’t Sink the Ship
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You’ve heard about the Titanic, the ship that “not even God could sink.” Maybe God couldn’t sink it, but an iceberg sure did. The ship’s operator had received multiple warnings to “look … [Read more...]
Choosing Joy
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In separate conversations with four different coaches recently, a common theme surfaced—they wanted to show more joy and enthusiasm during the season. Even when they experience these emotions, they … [Read more...]
Lombardi’s Recipe for a Winning Team
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I’m a perfectionist in the kitchen. I want to know exactly how much of each ingredient to add so the finished product tastes just like my mom’s! Similarly, coaches want to know the recipe to … [Read more...]
Wisdom for the BusyCoach
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If you live each day as if it will be your last, one day you will most certainly be right. ~Steve Jobs Life comes with no guarantees, BusyCoach. No promise that you'll meet or surpass the average … [Read more...]
LDRSHIP
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The following 'Army Values' comes from the Army Leadership Manual. I think these values can apply to anyone in leadership, specifically to basketball coaches and players! The values the Army uses … [Read more...]
You Versus You
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Here is your kick in the pants for today. You might recall 'Knock-Knock ... Who's There?' Well, here is another great motivational video from the folks at VersusTV. “It’s You vs. Them. You vs. … [Read more...]
25 Traits of Entrepreneurs
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According to Earl Nightingale, co-founder of Nightingale and Conant Corporation, entrepreneurs possess 25 traits. You may or may not be an entrepreneur but I think you will also find successful … [Read more...]
Knock Knock … Who’s There?
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Here's a little morning motivation for you ... courtesy of VersusTV and one of their promo video's. "Knock-Knock." "Who's there?" "The guy that finished second." "The guy that finished … [Read more...]
Holding the Rope
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I recently read the book 'Called to Coach' by Bobby Bowden. Here’s a story from the book to add to your stack of motivational stuff: What did our 1993 national … [Read more...]
The Guy in the Glass
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When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf, And the world makes you king for a day, Then go to the mirror and look at yourself, And see what that guy has to say. For it isn't your … [Read more...]
General Colin Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership
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If you want to be a leader, either on the basketball or court off of it, have a look at General Powell's 13 rules below. Short and to the point, these are qualities that real leaders strive … [Read more...]
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