What You Say First After the Game Changes Everything
The first thing you say after your athlete’s game matters more than you think. A simple shift backed by psychology can build confidence, reduce pressure, and strengthen your relationship.
Six Core Values That Built a Championship Culture at Bethel University
When Jason Lewkowicz arrived at Bethel University as Athletic Director in fall 2024, he inherited programs on the verge of something special. By season’s end, the Pilots had stacked national championships, NCAA tournament appearances, and individual athletes competing at the highest levels. But the wins weren’t the story – the way they won was. In his first…
Who Am I??? (Or, more importantly, “Whose”??)
It can be a challenge for any athlete to find their true identity beyond just their sport. I have found after dozens of interviews, the notion of “who am I REALLY” in a recurrent theme. It’s been revelatory to hear how many young athlete’s lives and careers changed for the best as they realized their…
Confessions of a Youth Basketball Coach – Part One
The clock expired, sadly, and despite two “well-drawn up” game winning plays, we failed to execute and lost the game by a point. I walked off the court, dejected, wondering where I went wrong. It crossed my mind, the parents sitting in the stands questioning my call. It crossed my mind that I hadn’t preprepared our team well enough. It crossed my mind that I could have, SHOULD have, done better.
A Coach For Life…
When young athletes step onto the field, court, or track, they’re not just learning how to play a game—they’re building the foundation for who they’ll become as human beings. And the secret ingredient? The ENERGY, the BELIEF, the unwavering SUPPORT of their coach.
A Season Well-Spent
I watch a lot of hoops. Especially at high school and college tourney time. And as someone whose entire family has lived, loved, breathed, ate and slept hoops since a young age, there’s a moment in tournament games that I always find emotional. It’s the moment, often in the last minute or two, when the…