Mitchell Shepherd

Coaching from emotion leads to reactivity, tension, and inconsistency, while coaching from standards creates steadiness, clarity, and trust. When coaches anchor themselves in identity and intentional behaviors rather than frustration or pressure, they model the emotional control athletes need. The goal isn’t to eliminate emotion — it’s to ensure emotion doesn’t lead. Click here to download a free copy of Coaching From Emotions vs. Coaching From Standards: tamimatheny.com/product/coachi…

When words need to be spoken, when actions need to be taken, you are the one that needs to step forward. We have control over very little in this world. But make no mistake, you have complete control over yourself and the actions you take. — Andy Stumpf, Drownproof 530-0:21:44

"Today everybody wants to talk about their rights and their privileges. 50 years ago, people talked about their obligation and responsibility. You have obligations to other people. If you want to fail, you have the right to fail. You do not have the right to cause other people to fail because you do not do everything to the very best of your ability."

@TheGridironHQ @Coach_Etch @CoachEichler_GT Would like info on this as well. Thank you!

@Coach_Etch @CoachEichler_GT I will send you some info!

It’s been exciting to hear from many coaches about The Digital Equipment Room! Here’s an example of the the master inventory sheet and the financial report. Within seconds, you know… •What’s missing? •What’s damaged? •What’s the financial implication? @TheGridironHQ

In The Anxious Generation, I underestimated the harm from the phone-based childhood because I focused on the mental health outcomes, which is where we had the best data while I was writing the book. I now believe that the widespread diminishment of the human capacity to pay attention is an even larger harm, affecting the majority of children, and even many adults. Diminished focus, executive function, and book-reading means diminished life chances.

Ownership without a plan to fix the problem is just words. Leaders solve problems. They don't just acknowledge them.

When we chase winning today at the expense of building capacity for tomorrow. -Rushed returns.
-Skipped progressions.
-Overtraining in-season.
-Early specialization. The scoreboard matters a lot to some — but protecting the process matters more.

You can't control how people perceive you. But you control everything that shapes it.

As an AD, I implemented a strength program where every athlete lifts in season with their current team. I challenged coaches to scientifically prove it was not beneficial. No one could. It eliminated the tug of war over athletes and reinforced what we believe.

Love this. Shouldn’t be left up to the AD. As coaches, we should have the same vision and student-athletes should NOT be left to decide. We always says “Train for the next sport.” Stinks because we might not see hoop guys all year, but hoops coach is aligned with our values.

Increasing Relative Strength is the PRIMARY driver of Speed in underdeveloped athletes. They simply don’t have access to enough force to propel their current body mass. Young athletes NEED the Weightroom. Non-negotiable for Speed.

PSA: If you’re stalling in a 4th grade youth basketball league game. You’re part of the problem. 🤦‍♂️

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