Author: D.D.
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Adventure – The Process of Arrival
It is all an adventure. Whether we are trying to become a professional athlete, a business owner, a successful writer, a reliable parent, or any other calling in life, the path is an adventure. An interesting definition of adventure is “the process of arrival.” If we say yes to a calling in our lives, then…
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New Book for Coaches, Parents, and Athletes
Playing sports can be stressful. Yes, it’s a game, but that does not mean it’s not real—it’s very real. We can face pressure, criticism, failure, injury, burnout, pain, relationship issues, judgment, and defeat. These are real things in life. And even though we are ultimately playing a game or performing, these environments can stress us…
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Self-Beliefs for Athletes and Performers
The associations between our circumstances and our experiences establish underlying beliefs. These beliefs inform our expectations for the future. And these expectations impact our performances. How Associations Form Beliefs For example, if an athlete performs poorly against a rival team, there is an association between their circumstances (e.g., playing the rival team) and their experiences…
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Great Athletes are Instinctual and Intellectual
Compete with instincts. And, at times, compete with your intellect. Engage your intellect to think about things intentionally. Engage your instincts to trust yourself and play freely. But, most of all, don’t get in your way. Find a balance that works for you. A Place for Both Great athletes are both instinctual and intellectual. What…
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Not Taking Myself Too Seriously
Spending the summer coaching basketball at an all-boys outdoor summer camp was a blessing. It was an incredible experience to spend time with a group of guys in a gym. Some of them loved basketball more than anything. And some of them showed up to play in Crocs. We coached them all. Relying Too Much…
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Support and Separation: What Coaches Can Learn From Trees And Rats
Coaching is frustrating because there is little instant gratification. There is the gratification that comes from players growing in skills, teams winning, or successful seasons. Yet, it’s not everyday or every week or every season. It feels like it should happen more. It’s easy to feel discouraged by the amount of time, energy, and effort…