Let’s do a little exercise. Get something to take notes on. Here we go… You’re on the Titanic and it’s going down. There is one Lifeboat that sits six people—you and five others. Of all the people you know, who would you have in your lifeboat and why? [Cue background Jeopardy music] Let me help […]
I work in the world of athletics. I’ve always maintained that athletics is an amazing venue in which to learn life lessons. I’ve also always felt that athletics tends to bring out the best in the athletes and the worst in the fans. I’m guilty as charged. I become someone I don’t recognize when my […]
One of my most favorite interviews was conducted last week by Mandy Close, the woman who has produced the podcast “Inspired By Her.” Each week she interviews accomplished and inspiring woman who share their stories. In my interview she asked insightful questions that touched on how I got to UCLA, my relationship with Coach Wooden […]
When I first started coaching at UCLA, I was asked to coach balance beam along with choreographing floor routines. I had no idea what I was doing. I quickly realized that a huge part of success on beam was the athlete’s mental game. When everything was going well, there was no need to make adjustments. […]
I‘m excited to share in the launch of the John Wooden Project, a new set of tools to teach his Pyramid of Success. This project was done in collaboration with the Wooden family and Success magazine. The John Wooden Pyramid of Success Project is a 10-module program that will teach you, through step-by-step lessons, how […]
