Tag: leadership

Why Culture Is the Foundation of Every Great Organization

Fast Break, Training

In the world of leadership and business, one principle remains timeless: organizational culture is the cornerstone of sustained success. No matter how innovative a company’s strategy or how ambitious its goals, it is the culture — the shared...

company values, leadership, organizational culture, team building, workplace success

The 5 Enemies of Greatness

Fast Break, Mental Toughness, Players, Training

Greatness isn’t a destination — it’s a daily commitment. It’s not achieved once and then locked in forever. Instead, it must be earned again and again, through consistent action, humility, discipline, and an unwavering standard. As Coach H often...

coaching, discipline, greatness, leadership, mindset, motivation, personal development, success

How I Deal with Energy Vampires in Teams

Fast Break, Mental Toughness, Play in College, Training

Every coach, leader, or teammate has faced them — those people who seem to suck the life out of every room they walk into. They drain enthusiasm, undermine momentum, and make the team’s energy feel heavier the moment they show up. I call them...

energy vampires, leadership, positive leadership, sports coaching, Team Culture, team dynamics, workplace positivity

Practice with Purpose: Why Great Players Never Go Through the Motions

Effort and Hustle, Fast Break, Lax Tips, Mental Toughness, Training

In sports and in life, mediocrity often masquerades behind busy schedules and mindless repetition. But greatness? It grows quietly, in the dark, long before the spotlight. Jon Gordon, motivational speaker and best-selling author, teaches that...

athlete mindset, lacrosse training, leadership, mental toughness, peak performance, practice tips, Sports Motivation, youth sports

Uplift Your State of Mind: It All Starts Inside

Body Language, Composure Under Pressure, Fast Break, Mental Toughness, Training

I’ve come to realize that the most powerful changes in life begin internally. Whenever I’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, it wasn’t the situation that needed to change — it was me. More specifically, it was my state of mind, and...

leadership, mental health, mindset, motivation, optimism, personal growth

Patient. Present. Deliberate: My Mindset for Endurance

Fast Break, Mental Toughness

If I had to boil down the way I approach life, coaching, and leadership, it comes down to three words: patient, present, deliberate. These aren’t just ideas I toss around — they’re a mindset for endurance. They guide how I show up each...

coaching mindset, endurance, leadership, mental toughness, personal growth, youth development

Coaching Leadership Strengths That Define Coach H

Coaches, Fast Break, Mental Toughness

When you observe Scott Holava, Coach H in action — on the sideline, in conversation, or through his writing — it’s clear he leads with intention. His coaching philosophy extends far beyond strategy and scoreboards. It’s rooted in empathy,...

character development, coaching philosophy, emotional intelligence, lacrosse coaching, leadership, personal growth, youth sports

You Are a Leader: Everyday Acts of Positive Leadership

Coaches, Fast Break, Mental Toughness, Players

Leadership is not reserved for those with titles, office nameplates, or teams reporting to them. True leadership goes beyond corporate structures and job descriptions. It resides in the choices individuals make, in the character they...

character, encouragement, influence, integrity, leadership, personal growth, service

Why Character Matters Most — Even More Than Athletic Talent

Fast Break, Mental Toughness, Players

In a world that often praises athletic performance and physical prowess, it’s easy to forget a timeless truth: character matters most. Athleticism may bring recognition, applause, and even scholarships, but it’s your character — the way you treat...

athletic development, character, leadership, mental toughness, sports values, sportsmanship, youth sports