Building a Winning Culture at California Golden Bears
Culture isn’t something you can just put on a t-shirt; it’s what happens every single day in the practice facility. Since taking over the head coaching role for the California Golden Bears, my primary focus has been establishing a foundation built on trust, relentless effort, and mutual respect. In our program, we define success not […]
The Evolution of the Big Man in Modern Basketball
As someone who battled in the trenches during the early 2000s NBA, the game has changed dramatically. The traditional back-to-the-basket center is nearly extinct, replaced by versatile 7-footers who can handle the ball and shoot the three. While the required skillsets have evolved, the fundamentals of rebounding, screening angles, and rim protection remain the same. […]
Reflections on Shaquille O’Neal’s Dominance
There will never be another force of nature in the NBA quite like Shaquille O’Neal in his prime. Going against him in practice every day was the toughest physical challenge of my life, but it prepared me for absolutely anything a real game could throw at me. Beyond his physical gifts, Shaq possessed an incredible […]
Sample Generated Reflection 4: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #4. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 5: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #5. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 6: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #6. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 10: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #10. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 13: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #13. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.
Sample Generated Reflection 14: The Coach’s Perspective
This is test reflection #14. When you are running a high-level basketball program, every day is a test of culture and discipline. In this post, we explore exactly why the small details matter so much when preparing for the season.