Ep 2224 The Four Seasons of Commitment in Coaching

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast)

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Steve Collins welcomes listeners to Coach Unplugged and emphasizes the importance of community engagement through reviews and feedback. He highlights two sponsors, Doctor Dish (a top shooting machine) and TeachHoops.com, his platform for coaching resources, which provides tools and a support network for basketball coaches.

The episode focuses on the "4 Seasons of Commitment" for basketball players and coaches, emphasizing that commitment changes over time and needs constant management. The "seasons" include:

Preseason – When enthusiasm is highest, and players are eager and hopeful about their roles.

Midseason – Once roles are established, sustaining commitment is challenging, especially as players adjust to their specific roles.

Postseason – Preparation for playoffs demands renewed focus and role clarity.

Offseason – The real test of commitment, as players dedicate time to skill-building outside the regular season.

Steve introduces his course Better Coach OS, designed to help coaches manage and nurture these phases effectively through practical tools. The discussion also touches on core indicators of commitment: showing up, giving effort, self-improvement, and putting the team first.

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