#1 Blog: Five lessons I learned coaching the “best team in the league” (my son’s 4th grade basketball team)

13/01/2025 9 min Episodio 2
#1 Blog: Five lessons I learned coaching the “best team in the league” (my son’s 4th grade basketball team)

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we explore five powerful lessons learned from coaching a 4th grade basketball team that directly apply to education leadership. Through experiences of victories, setbacks, and a nail-biting championship game, these insights demonstrate the parallels between sports coaching and implementing change in education systems. The key lessons include:

Elevate voices and listen to stakeholder insights
Maintain consistency with proven strategies despite setbacks
Foster a positive mindset while staying resilient
Lead with support rather than strict accountability
Trust in the process and celebrate progress, even when results aren't perfect


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