Develop Leaders in Youth Sports“Make it so.”

We build the future. Can we afford to do it wrong?

Model Leadership

• “Never be a child’s last coach.”• “Am I building a program or a statue?”

Brad Stevens

“The magic is in the work.”

Persistence

Paul “Bear” Bryant“The first time you quit, it’s hard. The second time, it gets easier. The third time, you don’t even have to think about it.”

Be detail-oriented

The difference between mediocrity and excellence is attention to detail.Sebastian J. Barbarito

• Encourage curiosity. Why does that work? • Listen actively. • Value reading and communication

Teach optimism and energy

Be the ‘Positive Dog’