The key to great sportsmanship is literally in your head
By Team CoachList
Growing up as the son of a college basketball coach has its perks, though they are probably not the perks you think of right away. Sure, I had a great opportunity to become the best player on the team. The problem, though, was that I didn’t want to be on the team. The fact is,
There is more to success than just physical skills
By Team CoachList
Born and raised on the southside of Chicago, my mom made sure to expose me to different experiences when growing up, including taking part in ballet, jazz, gymnastics, and other extracurricular activities. However, it was basketball that quickly became my true love. I knew instinctively that basketball was going to be a big part of
Take Advantage of Your Time on this Earth
By Team CoachList
I’m a first generation Nigerian American, so soccer was my family’s sport growing up. More than most of my friends and my siblings, my skills developed quickly and I began getting a lot of attention for my accomplishments on the field. My parents were both very adamant about me and all of my siblings having
Don’t just hope and wish, go hard and work for what you want
By Team CoachList
Early in my career, it was intimidating having lofty goals yet seeing the size and strength of other athletes not just in soccer but also football and basketball. In the past, I had my mother and father to help me navigate transitioning to different schools, levels and leagues. However, at Cardinal Hayes high school in