Michael Mislan Signs

Today was a very special day as Coach Natali and I drove down to Indianapolis Roncalli High School to sign Michael Mislan. Michael is our first recruit for next year and I could immediately sense the excitement and anticipation he had for playing at Bethel College next season. Michael was recently getting calls and going through individual workouts with numerous D-1 coaches. After discussing D-1 options with other coaches, it was Michael's choice to be at a place where he could grow spiritually as well as academically and athletically. This is the type of person he is! Not only is he a tremendous player, but he represents himself very well off the floor. A student-athlete like this is definitely worth 7 hours in a car down to Indy and back today. Congrats to Michael Mislan and welcome to the Bethel basketball family.

Coaching Quotes from History

Being a History teacher for so many years I've read and studied many different world leaders. What has intrigued me most about some of these leaders is their unique talent with words. Here are some quotes that I think can apply to all professions...especially coaches.

“The army is a team. It lives, eats, sleeps, and fights as a team. -George Patton

“Victory belongs to the most persevering.” -Napoleon

“The secret of war lies in communication.” -Napoleon

“Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys.” -Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“Strike hard and fast and do not separate.” -General Heinz Guderian

“Make use of time and space.” -Napoleon

I think in coaching we need to have high expectations and high standards WITHOUT lowering them. I think those expectations have to be realistic. Unfortunately, coaches who place unrealistic expectations on themselves and on their teams set everyone up for failure.

I like what Krish Dhanam’s says about leadership:

-Plan with attitude.

-Prepare with aptitude.

-Participate with servitude.

-Receive with gratitude.

-This should prepare you from the multitudes!

Remember a coach needs to strive for excellence. The greatest enemy of excellence is good.

As a leader of your team your success is not just based on how you perform, but how others around you perform.

What this sign says along the road is clear! We need to communicate our thoughts very well to our team.

Communicate, communicate and then communicate some more!

Finally, husbands..."If you treat your wife as a thoroughbred, you will never end up with a nag.” think about it.