A Desire to Be Mentored There is no blueprint for what you deal with on a daily basis, but you have to figure it out along the way. Seek relevant and wise counsel that compares to your situation! On today’s show, Eddie J Hamilton delves into embracing a desire to be mentored. Why should you have somebody to communicate to, seek wise counsel from & hold you accountable? Eddie expounds on what makes a good mentor, consultancy versus mentorship, seeking relevant information to help you grow, snippets of his mentorship journey & desire to learn in all realms besides coaching. Desire to be taught. Desire to be counseled. Go out and seek somebody who can help you get better at your work! Tune in for more insights! To connect with Coach Eddie J Hamilton Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecoachessanctuary TikTokkk: www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

In an era where lies are prevalent about sports and entertainment, our student athletes need to hear the realities of life after high school. It is imperative that coaches take the time to set standards that pull our student in an upward trajectory that prepares them for life.  In this episode, Coach Hamilton outlines key points to help coaches use honesty to invoke maturity in our players.  🗣️Helping coaches build successful athletic programs by establishing standards for a winning culture!! Connect with Coach Hamilton on the following platforms. Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thecoachessanctuary TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vTVjmhkLdw580qtv5Hb3q --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

Conversations with your players shouldn't be only about the game but also about life. Who are they without the game? In today’s episode, Eddie J Hamilton discusses having conversations with your players. How do you build relationships with your players and have them look at you as a coach & confidant? Eddie shares the value of on & off-court conversations, understanding your players' plan A when the sport ends, & building their character to handle life beyond the game. Don’t sacrifice character for talent by having super-talented kids only win games for you. What will happen to the kid after the program? Take time to know your players off the court. Those relationships matter. Tune in! To connect with Coach Eddie J Hamilton Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmequwdexE8zDcU4EtfzMzA TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

Defining Success For Your Program Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best you are capable of becoming~John Wooden. On today’s show, Eddie J. Hamilton delves into defining success for your coaching program. How do you understand your strengths & weaknesses as a coach, better your areas of weakness, and stick to your strengths? Eddie shares his struggles building his coaching career in the early 2000s & four levels of coaching to rate yourself against, identify your strengths and work on your weaknesses. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Mix it up, find out who you are, and find a mentor to help in your weak areas! Tune in for more insights! To connect with Coach Eddie J Hamilton Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmequwdexE8zDcU4EtfzMzA TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

In the world of sports, the term buy in is often used, but without a definition for understanding. Buy in starts with the head coach. We must be aware of who we are and what fundamentally defines us. We must have clear standards and objectives for those who follow us to "buy in" to. Consistency in our beliefs is where buy in begins. Know yourself, live by your vision and watch those who desire to follow you, follow you.  🗣️I help coaches build successful athletic programs by establishing standards for a winning culture!! Connect with Coach Hamilton on the following platforms. Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmequwdexE8zDcU4EtfzMzA TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

A coaches job is redefined daily by the opinions of others. What we are expected to be to others crosses lines and boundaries that cause high levels of stress. By starting with our roles at home, it helps us coaches to put ourselves in out proper places with our families and student athletes. Take care of home first, then take care of your job.  Connect with Coach Hamilton on the following platforms. Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmequwdexE8zDcU4EtfzMzA TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

We are living in times where emotional sensitivity is at an all time high. As coaches, having the ability and discernment to understand what our players need is crucial in their performance. We are all out to win at the highest level, but our attitudes to serve our player's needs more than our own are imperative. In this episode, we address could player YOU play for Coach YOU? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

As coaches, we have many responsibilities that go beyond what is believed to be coaching. It is imperative that we prioritize our time to give our time and attention to what is most important. Our family should get the best part of our lives and in turn, our performance on the job should be a reflection of how we love and support our families. This will help to alleviate stress levels that hinder our daily performance. 🗣️I help coaches build successful athletic programs by establishing standards for a winning culture!! Connect with Coach Hamilton on the following platforms. Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmequwdexE8zDcU4EtfzMzA TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

It is important that we are able to identify the motive behind your student athlete's involvement in your program. The head coach is the visionary and should set the mission and vision of the program is and outline what this should look like. By articulating the expectations daily, we as coaches will be able to determine if your players are there for the team or do they have another agenda.  We show up daily for each  other and we hope to build genuine relationships that last a lifetime. Connect with Coach Hamilton on the following platforms. Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmequwdexE8zDcU4EtfzMzA TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

Coaches have many hats to wear as the leader. It is important to prioritize our schedules to give our family's and program's schedules. We endure more than what the paycheck shows and it is imperative that we find the time to take care of ourselves.  Take time for personal development and find a mentor. Our families and athletes need us to BE the best version of ourselves.   🗣️I help coaches build successful athletic programs by establishing standards for a winning culture!! Connect with Coach Hamilton on the following platforms. Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmequwdexE8zDcU4EtfzMzA TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

The relationship between the head and assistant coaches is not just business. There must be a level of respect for each other that is intentionally developed over time. The job is winning, but along with winning should be relationship building. The better the relationship from coach to coach, the better the relationships are from coaches to players. The program must see that the staff respects each other and supports each other in order to develop a culture of togetherness. 🗣️I help coaches build successful athletic programs by establishing standards for a winning culture!! Connect with Coach Hamilton on the following platforms. Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmequwdexE8zDcU4EtfzMzA TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

As a head coach, before you can get your message over to the kids that you coach, we must be able to coach our coaching staff. There clear cut jobs and responsibilities that need to be in place to push the program's agenda. You must work with your staff to speak the same language, yet empower each coach to have his or her own voice. The players on the team must know that each assistant is empowered to bring their strengths to the program, yet understanding that the head coach is the final voice for order and structure. 🗣️I help coaches build successful athletic programs by establishing standards for a winning culture!! Connect with Coach Hamilton on the following platforms. Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmequwdexE8zDcU4EtfzMzA TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

As coaches, the development of a philosophy for your program is not an easy task. It takes time for your to understand how you are going to reach the goals that you have in mind. It is imperative that you have a foundation to stand on when establishing what details will drive the growth of your program.  🗣️I help coaches build successful athletic programs by establishing standards for a winning culture!! Connect with Coach Hamilton on the following platforms. Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmequwdexE8zDcU4EtfzMzA TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

As coaches, we must have a clear cut vision for the kind of program we want and the type of coach you desire to be. Hold yourself accountable first to establish the identity and watch others follow your lead. 🗣️I help coaches build successful athletic programs by establishing standards for a winning culture!! Connect with Coach Hamilton on the following platforms. Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmequwdexE8zDcU4EtfzMzA TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support

Hey coach! Yes! You!   Any of these describe you?    'I love coaching, but i am stressed and it is hard to stay motivated. Trying to focus on winning games,  keeping players engaged, getting parental and administrative support and conducting productive fundraisers is exhausting and feels impossible.'   If one or all of these describe you, then Coach Hamilton has the solutions for you.    After almost two decades in coaching, Coach Hamilton has met and conquered most of these challenges head on. Still far from perfect, but he is enjoying the role he plays as a coach more than ever!   After Coach Hamilton's dream of becoming a basketball coach had manifested, he still had a void that he did not understand. It was through is own personal trials that Eddie learned that coaching was about more than a game. It was about leading young people by example. Coach Hamilton learned to lead and focus his players on developing character traits such as: being responsible, accountable and having integrity.   After Coach Hamilton centered his focus on the values that were most important, like family and building meaningful relationships, his coaching career took a drastic turn for the better.   🗣️I help coaches build successful athletic programs by establishing standards for a winning culture!! Connect with Coach Hamilton on the following platforms. Email: ejhamilton@eddiejhamilton.com Website: eddiejhamilton.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmequwdexE8zDcU4EtfzMzA TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@coachessanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachessanctuary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachessanctuary Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachesSanct --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-coaches-sanctuary/support