Posts By Jason Witt
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529EncourageLearning The Right Way Out
There is something completely invigorating about diving in headfirst and learning your way out of something. It's an approach that can maximize...
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427EmpowerIt’s About the Why, Not I Am the Why
The best and easiest way to transfer the true potential of leadership is by focusing on the why. True leaders gain fulfillment...
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5731EncourageIt’s As Easy As Encouragement
My favorite spectator sport is watching teammates encourage and lift up their teammates. A simple word of encouragement can give athletes the...
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552EncourageDoubling Down On Dumb
Every coach feels dumb at some point. What if we leaned into the feeling instead of being threatened by it?
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743EmpowerDon’t Make This Coaching Mistake
I'm embarrassed of my first couple years of coaching. I was missing an opportunity to model and love on those kids. I...
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5381EmpowerCulture Is Contagious
The culture we create – more than talent on hand – controls the successfulness of the vision we are trying to fulfill....
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589EquipAcquiring Game Time Equity
One of the toughest decisions we make as coaches is who receives playing time during games. Clearly communicating to players (and their...
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4981EquipLinking Body Language And Correction
So much about leadership is communicated non verbally. Body language, or helping others correct their body language, is one of the most...
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465EncourageYour Best Plays Are Ahead
Pivoting isn't failure, it's recognizing a new strategy is needed. It's ok to explore other options. Success might be simply casting in...
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2.3K3EquipThe Coach-Athlete Value Proposition
I believe that coaching in any capacity, especially in sports, is a 60/40 value proposition. As in, 40% is on me as...
