Tommy LaGarde. Walter Davis. Phil Ford. What do all these guys have in common? For one, they were all featured in an article about Carolina's greatest players in the 1979-80 Carolina Basketball publication. ...
I don’t normally watch NBA basketball, but the NBA Finals game capped off a great Father’s Day, watching the best players in the world perform on the biggest stage. Anyone who has ever coached knows the importance of having great players....
Last week, we finished our travel season, and I could not be happier with the effort and performance of the 12u Charlotte Warriors. Ten young men bought into this old guy’s belief in team basketball. They played hard, smart and together!...
Though Walter Davis is most often remembered for his last second shot to tie Duke in the famous comeback, I remember him as a great teammate and one of the hardest workers of that basketball era....
I had the opportunity to speak to an outstanding business group a few weeks ago. First Easy Pass is a message for many different groups. Businesses and their owners have benefited from hearing and learning the principles Coach Smith taught....
The recent Duke-Carolina game created quite a bit of discussion regarding the end-of-game decision by Coach Williams to not call a timeout before their last possession. Most Duke-Carolina games create a lot of discussion, especially for the losing fans!...
For many middle school and recreation teams, the season is coming to an end. As a coach and developer of young people, it is the optimal time to reinforce all the lessons you have instilled this season....
Videos of the University of Florida football coach went viral when he publicly berated one of his players in the middle of a game. Coach Jim McElwain stood there screaming at his player on the sidelines in front of his teammates, fans and a national...
Just the other day, someone asked me why I continue to coach and give up my time and weekends when I should be out enjoying golf or other activities. Well the answer is simple: I really enjoy it. Helping young athletes as they develop into...
My basketball career came to a screeching halt on a Sunday afternoon in March 1979. After winning the ACC tournament and receiving a bye for the first round of the NCAA tournament, we lost to University of Pennsylvania. The day came to be known as...