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Themes of Teams
March 02, 2009 by
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It's been quite the unique experience this year -- one that encompassed the completion of a college head coaching season, and the fortune to view another very special program put it all together after years of maturation, sacrifice, and commitment. MIT clinched its first ever NCAA...
Development and Devotion - A Program Needs Both
February 06, 2009 by
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Posting Time It's been as tough to find time to post as it's been tough to win another game. Since my arrival at Caltech in late September, I have tried to play "catch up" as the program has instituted several new approaches that will hopefully help its development...
Beaver Fever is for Real
January 06, 2009 by
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It took 11 games into the season, but I am fortunate to have been on the sidelines to experience it in action. Yes, Caltech won -- and we did it with focus and energy and an unbelievable crowd. Why make such a fuss about one basketball game that ended in a W? Because the men's...
Practice Preparation is Deliberate
November 10, 2008 by
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The folks at OpenEducation.net informed me of a couple articles recently written about deliberate practice, a concept that has long been studied in relation to expertise and talent development. The beauty of the work, originally from the mind of Dr. K. Anders Ericcson, is that becoming really, ...
They are Human, Right?
September 15, 2008 by
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Believe it or not, even pros have feelings -- though fans may not care...
Dig your Digs - It Means More than you Think
September 12, 2008 by
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Is your (locker) room clean? It just may help you succeed...
Injury Outlook
September 10, 2008 by
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Injuries are handled in different ways...the good, the bad, and the ugly...
Getting Through the Fouls
September 06, 2008 by
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How did Adrian Dantley become so tough, especially in the paint? He had his buddies hack him 'til dawn...
To Throw, or Not to Throw?
September 04, 2008 by
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Ever wonder if throwing tennis rackets is actually a good thing? Maybe it is...
Catching up to Steve, at Nashspeed
September 04, 2008 by
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How does Steve Nash tick so quickly? His mental game is top notch...
Scouting the Political Hardwood
September 04, 2008 by
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What would happen if the presidential candidates played 2-on-2? This is the scout...
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