Tag: youth sports

Coaches Do Have Favorites — And That’s the Point

Coaches, Mental Toughness, Players

Several years ago, someone accused me of having favorites on our team. It wasn’t said casually. It was said as an indictment — as if favoritism were a moral failure, something that disqualified me as a coach. I remember thinking, I used to...

Traits of Greatness, youth sports

The Greatness of Sports, Family, and Culture on the Biggest Stage

Coaches, Fast Break

There are moments in sports that go far beyond the scoreboard. As a father and a lacrosse coach, those are the moments I live for — the ones that remind me why games matter, why we gather around screens, and why sports still hold such a powerful...

athlete mindset, leadership, personal development, Traits of Greatness, youth sports

Building a Championship Program: Modeling the SEAL Teams

Coaches, Mental Toughness, Players, Training

I didn’t set out to model my lacrosse coaching philosophy after the U.S. Navy SEAL teams — but once I was exposed to their culture, there was no going back. I had the rare opportunity to learn directly from SEAL team members and to coach their...

leadership, personal development, Traits of Greatness, youth sports

Become a Complete Athlete

Agile Athlete, Mental Toughness, Training

When I coach lacrosse, I often remind my players that it’s not enough to just be fast, strong, or skilled. To truly succeed, you need to be a complete athlete — someone who is prepared mentally and physically to face any challenge. The game...

athlete mindset, mental toughness, personal development, youth sports

Practice with Purpose

Effort and Hustle, Lax Tips, Mental Toughness, Play in College, Players, 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

Coaching Leadership Strengths That Define Coach H

Coaches, 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

Why I Coach Boys Lacrosse

Coach H Quotes, Fast Break, Mental Toughness, Training

For me, coaching boys lacrosse isn’t just about drills, goals, and winning games. It’s about something much deeper. I coach boys lacrosse because I believe it’s one of the most powerful ways to reach boys where they are — and help them become who...

boys lacrosse, coaching, emotional health, mental health, parenting boys, raising boys, toxic masculinity, youth sports

Coaching Entitled Lacrosse Players: Born on Third Base

Fast Break, Mental Toughness, Players

In the world of competitive sports, coaches frequently encounter athletes with varying backgrounds, skill levels, and attitudes. One of the most challenging mindsets to address is entitlement, particularly in players who expect praise and playing...

athlete development, coaching advice, entitled players, lacrosse coaching, sports mindset, youth sports

Coaching with heart is more than a job to me — it’s a calling

Coaching with Heart and Honesty.

Coach H Quotes, Coaches, Fast Break, Mental Toughness

Why do I do this? I’m not just a coach. Coaching with heart is more than a job to me — it’s a calling. Every single day, I show up not only to teach technique and build skills but to shape lives. I take my responsibility seriously and pour...

athlete mindset, character development, coaching philosophy, real coaching, sports parents, tough love, youth sports