Kevin Eastman Coaching U Live 2013
Constructing a Great Team (the DNA of championship teams)
***Note*** he jumps all over the place, ex. Says there are 10 points, only does 8.
1) Coach in the moment, lead in the moment.
– He shared the story about Doc Rivers having each Celtic, coach, trainer, etc give 100.00, then putting it in the ceiling of the Laker locker room. He told the team they would collect their money back in June at the NBA finals.
2) The best leaders always have their antennas up. (never miss an opportunity to learn something you can use with your team)
3) We must invest in ourselves.
4) Never put a ceiling on your growth.
15 chairs: Eastman placed 15 chairs on the court in a row, simulating a bench. He talked about building a team and where people sit in this process.
These 15 chairs are the most critical to our team/program.
Who do you include on your team?
What standards/culture do you build for your team?
How- do you build the mindset they have.
3 important seats | Kevin Eastman Coaching U Live 2013
#1 best player; must have a great relationship with your best player.
Build a strong relationship so you can get into their head.
Great messages must be received and acted on
Must get into their mind & heart
You must have buy in, they MUST believe
There must be TRUST a. time b. consistency c. proof
Must live in the TRUTH a. live it b. tell it c. take it
Bench Guys | Kevin Eastman Coaching U Live 2013
Surround your problem guys on the bench with great guys…don’t allow problems to sit together and grow into bigger problems
You can’t just be ready, you MUST be prepared
The bench is an area of education, not entertainment (elbows on knees, not on chairs)
Bench must be engaged, not entertained
Don’t just “see” the game, watch the game
Must be competitors, not companions
It is not “garbage time”, it is “trust time”
You’re not just coming off the bench, you are entering the fire”
You can’t just ease into the game, bring ENERGY.
Assistant Coaches | Kevin Eastman Coaching U Live 2013
Go with solutions, not just problems
90% evaluation, 10% emotion
You must calm the head coach when they are emotional
“Weed the garden”, take care of issues for the head coach, program
See the game, don’t just watch
Eastman always watches practice from the same location where he will sit during games.
Role Players | Kevin Eastman Coaching U Live 2013
Clearly defined roles by the head coach
Role players must execute their roles
“Do your job completely”, New England Patriots locker room
Your job, this day, this game
“Opponents must make decisions when all of us are executing our roles”, Ray Allen
Your role is your impact on our success!
Sacrifice your fame, for this name (Kirkwood)” Gordon Wood
Be an all-star in your role
Do what you do, it’s ok to not do what you don’t
Leaders | Kevin Eastman Coaching U Live 2013
Leadership is an all the time position (captains)
Every play, every minute, every day
Learn from the past, produce in the present, prepare for the future
The easiest place to lead is on the court…true leaders lead in all venues.
Team | Kevin Eastman Coaching U Live 2013
Success lies in simplicity
None of us is as strong as all of us
“The jerseys don’t make the team”
The proper chemistry & proper roster can often trump talent
Teamwork is not a preference, it’s a requirement
The first act of sacrifice is accepting our culture and accepting your role.
There can only be one team on This Team.
Every season there will be 3 or 4 “next steps”, be on the lookout for them.
Must play with and for each other.
It’s against human nature to want what’s good for someone else…but very important if we want to achieve team goals.
Teams can sense staff friction
Keep antennas up for malcontents, they are best recruiters on your team
Studies have shown teams the touch the most where the most successful teams.
Teamwork doesn’t mean everything and everyone is equal.
Mathematically equating to teamwork!
Teamwork divides the effort
Teamwork adds the efficiency
Teamwork subtracts the selfishness
Teamwork multiplies the rewards
Evaluate Relationships | Kevin Eastman Coaching U Live 2013
1) Liked, trusted, respected coaches (best teams)
2) Liked, trusted, respected other players
3) Coaches liked, trusted, respected by players
4) Coaches liked, trusted, respected by coaches
Team Killers | Kevin Eastman Coaching U Live 2013
Whisperers
Personal agendas
What Eastman learned at LeBron James Camp
LeBron on why Heat win…..
We are a team of sacrifice
Sacrifice shots, points, minutes, positions…
Must act on sacrifice
TEAM over everything & anything
Everyone liked every player and every coach
When refocusing the team during stretch run, each player (on the Heat) signed a Commitment Contract
Contracts where unique to all players
Each player was willing to do anything at any time.
Motivation vs. Inspiration
Coach K introduces the janitor to his basketball team each season. K says the janitor “sets the tone”, he is among the most important members of the team!
Myths of Success
Hard Work = Success
Hard work is a given—going beyond is what separates good from great.
“doing the un-required work”
Relationships = Networking
Show Up, Shut Up, Keep Up!
“Never say no to a basketball opportunity” (he listed many examples of guys who have advanced to greatness because they never turned down an opportunity.
Commitment Every day 100%
Loyality 100%
Keep list going…….
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