Dale Layer

We had an SEC assistant buy a courtside seat for one of our conference tournament games to “get ahead” of recruiting on of my kids. Thoughts @GoodmanHoops @jeffborzello @TheFieldOf68

Goodman makes great points and backs it up w facts. Every person is different, yes they are lumped together but the age and energy level of the guy matters, plus if hiring an ex NBA player he has to answer and explain why he won’t be the others, not an easy answer to explain away

🏀THE COACHES EDGE 2026 🏀 at the Men’s Final Four The Coaches’ Edge is a free event for college basketball coaches featuring live interviews and panel discussions with seasoned leaders in the game. You’ll walk away with practical tools, leadership insights, and faith-centered encouragement to help shape your team culture and your calling as a coach. We will be hearing from, guest speaker Jamie Winship (co-founder of Identity Exchange) who will equip coaches to lead from their true identity in Christ and experience greater freedom as leaders, as well as @ClarkKelloggCBS Ritchie McKay, and @coach_prewettAU ! Join us on Friday, April 3rd from 1 PM to 2:30 PM at the Indiana Convention Center, more information and registration is available through the link below: nationsofcoaches.com/final-four-eve…

Coach! Are you headed to the @MFinalFour in Indianapolis this year? We have some really incredible ministry events happening for you and your family that you won’t want to miss! Check them out below and head to nationsofcoaches.com/final-four-eve… for more information and registration!

TODAY we’re covering coaches, players, and families in prayer across the country! Join us and lift up the team(s) you selected to pray for today — prayer changes everything! 🙏🏀 nationsofcoaches.com/dayofprayer

The past and present of Queens 🏀 sat down on the Queens Coaches Show presented by @OrthoCarolina to relive stories and chat about the program’s history and future Full piece comes out tomorrow afternoon 👀 #RoyalsRise | #QUeenCity | #CMA | #WinToday | #PTB

People who live in the past ; live in depression…..people who live in the future; Live in Anxiety…..people who are successful; Live in the moment! Sincerely, Uncle SeeWhy …..P.S. like my Grandma Inez would say…get that in your spirit baby….😂🤟🏿❤️🫶🏿

Christmas reminds us that hope isn’t just something the world needs — it’s something each of us needs, too. In the middle of the pressures, the expectations, and the moments we wish we’d handled differently, Christmas tells a deeper story: that grace meets us right where we are. Coach, may this season be a reminder that God’s hope is personal. It covers the world’s brokenness and our own — and it invites us to lead, love, and live from a place of humility and gratitude.

Dwyane Wade shares a 2006 story about Pat Riley forcing the team to build real connections and accountability: “He sat us all down in Chicago and started asking questions about each other. None of us could pass the quiz. We didn’t know families, kids, what someone likes in the morning… He knew right away we had no chance to win until we cared enough to know these intimate things. It took the rest of the year to build that, but we did. That’s why we won. We weren’t the best team that year. We were the most together team when it mattered." (via @DwyaneWade /YT)

FACTS “Rebounding is 100% effort... You’re either too cool for it, too soft, or you're too lazy. God forbid you’re all three." - Mick Cronin

This is awesome Erik Spoelstra breaks down how he makes players earn playing time Control what you can control (Via @PGCbasketball 🎥)

Offensive Rebounding Changes the Offensive Efficiency of a Team in so Many Ways: Extra Possessions Easy Looks at the Basket Attacking a Defense in Disarray Daggers

Mick Cronin on rebounding: "Rebounding is 100% effort... You’re either too cool for it, too soft, or you're too lazy. God forbid you’re all three." 😂

Celebrating 20 years of God’s faithfulness through Nations of Coaches. 🙌 Lives are being changed — coaches renewed, marriages strengthened, student-athletes coming to faith. Read our Q4 Beyond the Game newsletter & see the impact here ➡️ #p=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online.fliphtml5.com/aufvi/syum/#p=1

When Shohei Ohtani was a high school freshman, he created a detailed "dream sheet" with one central goal: to be the #1 draft pick for 8 NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) teams. It was a 64-cell roadmap based on a framework called the Harada Method. Here's exactly what Shohei did 👇 1. First, some history.... The Harada Method was created by Takashi Harada, a Japanese junior high track coach. He took a team ranked last out of 380 schools and, using his system, turned them into the #1 team in the region within 3 years. They held that top spot for the next 6 years. 2. You start by placing your main goal in the center of an 8x8 grid. For Ohtani, this was "be the #1 draft pick." 3. Next, you identify 8 critical supporting pillars needed to achieve that goal. These surround the main goal. Ohtani's 8 pillars were: • Body • Control • Sharpness • Speed • Pitch Variance • Personality • Karma/Luck • Mental Toughness 4. You then break down each of those 8 pillars into 8 smaller, actionable tasks or daily routines. This fills out the entire 64-cell grid, turning a massive dream into a concrete, daily action plan. To improve his karma, he listed tangible actions like: • Showing Respect to Umpires • Picking up trash • Being positive • Being someone people want to support 5. The method goes far deeper than just technical skills. It forces you to analyze your weaknesses and build confidence. It also has a highlight on service to others, emphasizing that humility and contributing to your community are essential for personal success. 6. The key to the system is daily execution and accountability. Once the 64-cell chart is complete, you turn the tasks and habits into a daily diary and a "Routine Check Sheet." It’s designed to transform abstract intentions into a measurable, daily practice.

Coaches, Remember. -It’s not YOUR Offense. -It’s not MY Player. -It’s not MY Play. -It’s not YOUR Defense. - it’s not MY Scout. -It’s not YOUR Program. It’s OURS. It’s not ME. It’s not I. It’s US. Don’t get it confused. You come across way better when it’s OURS/ US !

"When times are good, chop wood and carry water. When times are tough, chop wood and carry water." Consistency beats circumstance 🔥🔥🔥🔥

This Thursday we wrap up the Pre-Season Growth Series 🏀 Join Coach Ritchie McKay, Head Coach at Liberty, as he shares Plan, Persevere & Praise — a powerful session you won’t want to miss! 👉 Register FREE: nationsofcoaches.com/onlineclinic @LibertyMBB

Coach John Jakus of FAU on the power of team culture! This Thursday: “Rebounding at the Highest Level” with Coach Dale Layer — 45 years of college hoops wisdom 🏀 Grow as a coach and leader — it’s not too late to join! ➡️ FREE: nationsofcoaches.com/onlineclinic

Love this! Be great at your role! Play your aces!