Monthly Archives: May 2013

Quick Breakdown of the Triangle Offense

Posted on May 31, 2013 by coachmikemak

FastModel: Triangle Offense: Why It’s Key to Basketball Success

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Forbes: Tory Burch’s Seven Lessons For Entrepreneurs

Posted on May 31, 2013 by coachmikemak

1. Follow your passion. 2. Thicken your skin. 3. Put the right people in the right positions. 4. Create relationships. 5. Go big. 6. Be authentic. 7. Buckle up. Forbes: Billionaire Tory Burch’s Seven Lessons For Entrepreneurs

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New York Times: Gregg Popovich Strategy & Culture

Posted on May 29, 2013 by coachmikemak

For Spurs, Belief in Popovich Trumps Strategy By STEVE MCPHERSON Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich commands his players’ respect with consistency.Darren Abate/Associated Press In the closing moments of Thursday night’s game against Dallas and with the Spurs holding a one-point lead, … Continue reading →

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Nike: Rise & Shine

Posted on May 27, 2013 by coachmikemak

How bad do you want it?

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Jon Gordon: Best Advice I’ve Ever Heard

Posted on May 24, 2013 by coachmikemak

Dr. James Gills accomplished the remarkable feat of completing two triathlons back to back. Most of the world, including me, couldn’t complete one triathlon, never mind two. Yet, Dr. James Gills, a man in his fifties, was able to complete … Continue reading →

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Ray Allen Talks About The Game & Working on his Craft

Posted on May 14, 2013 by coachmikemak
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Great Read on Gregg Popovich

Posted on May 13, 2013 by coachmikemak

Rule No. 1 on how to ask Gregg Popovich a question: Do not ask if he’s happy. He’s not happy. There are no exceptions to this. Well, it’s possible that he might be happy when he’s with his wife or … Continue reading →

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Navy SEALs: Life After

Posted on May 13, 2013 by coachmikemak

Strategy TEAMS Mental Toughness Passion Goals Execution Positive Energy

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How Do You Defend The Pick & Roll?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by coachmikemak

1. Be prepared for more creative pick-and-rolls. The days of the basic pick-and-roll are over. “I think you have a lot more double and small pick-and-rolls, where you have like the one and two guards together,” one scout said. “Even … Continue reading →

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George Karl: Coaching & Life

Posted on May 8, 2013 by coachmikemak

His team matters. He trusts them now. His life matters, and so he fights for it. His family matters, and so he cherishes it. The rest, he has let go. This is a great article on how George Karl has … Continue reading →

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