Episode 582 – Obsessing Over the Game

This week we discuss a quote from UCONN Men’s Coach, Dan Hurley about wanting his players to be obsessed, how we agree and disagree with his statement, and what that might look like for your team.

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Show Notes:
• Coach Dan Hurley’s quote
• Helping your players love the game
• Baseline standards and expectations
• Understanding individual player perspectives
• Not wanting obsessed players
• How to help players who aren’t as committed
• Players want high standards
• Identify your non-negotiables
• Modeling love for the game
• Knowing what matters most


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