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Kristen McDonnell has a very unique perspective. She coached a top-tier program in Braintree on the girls side for many years. This past season, she moved on to coach the boys program in Norwood. Males have…
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I spoke in a teleconference with current Norwood boys basketball and former Braintree girls basketball coach Kristen McDonnell. Her accolades include several state championships and numerous players that have gone on to play at every level…
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Tryouts begin the season tomorrow. Good luck this season to all coaches. I hope to keep posting, but priorities do get rearranged this time of year. Thank you to everyone who gave me their time and…
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In the final part of our conversation I asked Steve Boudreau (Boudah) for some ideas about things that he finds underrated in coaching. He could not emphasize enough the importance of footwork (more on that in…
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After reading Chasing Daylight by Eugene O’Kelley, the idea of controlling time versus controlling energy was something that allowed me to reevaluate the concept of commitment. Here is the quote that resonated the most for me: I…
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