Dr. Dish Basketball Blog / Coaching Philosophy

As a coach, one thing is for certain, Leadership Matters. I always say that talent sets the floor, but leadership and culture determine the ceiling for a team. Leadership is …

Winning is fun and losing is not. There’s no question about that. The teams that figure out a way to move out of the loss column the fastest will have …

The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and celebration. It’s also a time when many athletes can lose focus on their training. For basketball players, this time can …

Now that the season has started, it's easy for a majority of coaches to say, "I don't have time"... Why? Because every team faces the same challenges once the season …

For high school and college teams the season has come to a close. Some coaches have taken their time off to decompress and most players have finished up their vacations …

As the basketball season comes closer to the end, many coaches struggle with figuring out ways to motivate their players without burning them out. Starters have played major minutes, bench …

I find that the beginning of a new year is a great time to self reflect and look inward on how I can be better in the most troubling areas …

I can remember my junior year in college like it was yesterday. Our team had the best and most athletic players in our league. Not to mention the best coaching …

Everyone knows the saying “success doesn’t happen overnight.” And when it comes to coaching, it couldn’t be more true. Having a winning record, or creating a winning legacy does not …

Almost every coach, no matter the level of play, knows how much a team’s “culture” or atmosphere can impact their players on and off the court. Unfortunately, too many coaches …