Monthly Archives: August 2012

Think & Act Like a Champion

Posted on August 21, 2012 by coachmikemak

This is a great article from Jon Gordon’s blog. Think and act like a champion and great things will happen. I meet and learn from Champions every day. Not just in locker rooms but in classrooms, hospitals, homeless shelters, homes … Continue reading →

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Team USA

Posted on August 21, 2012 by coachmikemak

1. Winning is more important than ego! Right after winning the gold medal, Coach K bragged about his players. He said there were zero complaints throughout the Olympics about playing time. I just sat back and thought “Wow!”. They’re all … Continue reading →

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All-access recruiting with Tim Miles

Posted on August 7, 2012 by coachmikemak

LAS VEGAS — Tipoff is in four minutes, and Tim Miles has missed the exit to Bishop Gorman High School. “God bless-ed!” he says. “We’re not going to be there for the jump ball.” The new Nebraska coach zigzags from … Continue reading →

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Mike Hopkins On Working With Team USA

Posted on August 4, 2012 by coachmikemak

Syracuse assistant men’s basketball coach Mike Hopkins is in London with Team USA at the Olympics. He is part of the staff put together by Coach Mike Krzyzewski that also includes Hopkins’ mentor, Jim Boeheim. Here’s an update from Mike … Continue reading →

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Stretching Yourself

Posted on August 4, 2012 by coachmikemak

Great article from Jon Gordon on how to stretch your mind, body and soul. How will you stretch yourself? I hadn’t run more than three miles in twenty years. In fact I walk more often than I run. But last … Continue reading →

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Kevin Eastman On What The Best Do

Posted on August 4, 2012 by coachmikemak

I’ve been very fortunate in my career to work with, talk to, and help improve some of the best players in the game. As I look at our 2012 Olympic team, I remember working with Kevin Durant when he was … Continue reading →

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Develop a Leader’s Mind

Posted on August 1, 2012 by coachmikemak

In business, you must realize brain excellence is your competitive advantage—for both you and your team. Your employees look to you to set the example, and many of them may be struggling with brain illnesses. More than half of the … Continue reading →

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