Philosophy can be defined as a particular system of thought based on study or investigation (Dictionary, Philosophy). No two people approach a problem with the same mindset. The different systems of thought from person to person comes from real world experiences that create a way of living for that person. Coaches apply that concept to figure out what works and what doesn’t in order to get the most out of their players. Coaches have a core set of principles that they take with them to every program they coach at. The players must learn those rules and stick to them in order to strive within the program. The coaching philosophy that the coach chooses to implement at the beginning of their career will define every way in which the team will function
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Summitt piled up a NCAA record breaking 1,098 career wins (Summitt, Sum It Up). By being able to openly talk about the weak spots with her team, she was able to build a greater sense of trust within the team because no one would be afraid to speak their mind. Summitt used a delicate form of tough love to mold her players into what she envisioned them to be (Summit, Sum It Up, 273). UCLA Men’s Basketball Coach from 1948 to 1975, John Wooden, broke countless records and was also beloved by his players. Wooden had many beliefs that he held true to throughout his entire career and life, but by far his most important belief was the maintaining of balance in life. Wooden believed that players needed to maintain a level of physical, mental, and emotional balance to be most successful on and off the court (Wooden, They Call Me Coach, 219). By living day in and day out through these philosophies, Wooden was able to become one of the most successful basketball coaches ever. Bo Schembechler, the University of Michigan football coach from 1969 to 1989, had a set of key morals and he would never waver from those beliefs no matter what. His biggest philosophy was that there was nothing that was above “The Team, The Team, The Team.” (Schembechler, Bo’s Lasting Lessons, 123). He believed that character counted way more than talent and he would recruit accordingly. Schembechler, along with Wooden and Summitt, had …show more content…
For example, “The boxer should have large hands and well-built forearms, and upper arms which are not lacking in vigor and strong shoulders and a high neck. Thick wrists give a heavier punch; those that are less thick are flexible and punch with ease.” (Philostratus, Gymnasticus, 34). However, modern coaches, such as John Wooden and Bo Schembechler did not believe that there was a necessary physical build to succeed, but rather a better mentality was more important (Schembechler, Bo’s Lasting Lessons, 108). Wooden and Schembechler may have coached entirely different sports, but they had similar philosophies, making them both very successful in their respective sports. One key similarity between the two was that they both believed that the character of their players was more important than skill. Although talent is important to have on your team to thrive in any sort of competition, if either coach believed that the player lacked character they did not keep them on the team (Schembechler, Bo’s Lasting Lessons, 108). The players are a reflection of the school and of the coach, so Wooden and Schembechler didn’t want those with bad attitudes or arrogance representing them. To keep the players that were recruited from thinking that they are above the others, neither coach promised their recruits a starting position (Wooden, They Call Me Coach, 220). The
Summitt piled up a NCAA record breaking 1,098 career wins (Summitt, Sum It Up). By being able to openly talk about the weak spots with her team, she was able to build a greater sense of trust within the team because no one would be afraid to speak their mind. Summitt used a delicate form of tough love to mold her players into what she envisioned them to be (Summit, Sum It Up, 273). UCLA Men’s Basketball Coach from 1948 to 1975, John Wooden, broke countless records and was also beloved by his players. Wooden had many beliefs that he held true to throughout his entire career and life, but by far his most important belief was the maintaining of balance in life. Wooden believed that players needed to maintain a level of physical, mental, and emotional balance to be most successful on and off the court (Wooden, They Call Me Coach, 219). By living day in and day out through these philosophies, Wooden was able to become one of the most successful basketball coaches ever. Bo Schembechler, the University of Michigan football coach from 1969 to 1989, had a set of key morals and he would never waver from those beliefs no matter what. His biggest philosophy was that there was nothing that was above “The Team, The Team, The Team.” (Schembechler, Bo’s Lasting Lessons, 123). He believed that character counted way more than talent and he would recruit accordingly. Schembechler, along with Wooden and Summitt, had …show more content…
For example, “The boxer should have large hands and well-built forearms, and upper arms which are not lacking in vigor and strong shoulders and a high neck. Thick wrists give a heavier punch; those that are less thick are flexible and punch with ease.” (Philostratus, Gymnasticus, 34). However, modern coaches, such as John Wooden and Bo Schembechler did not believe that there was a necessary physical build to succeed, but rather a better mentality was more important (Schembechler, Bo’s Lasting Lessons, 108). Wooden and Schembechler may have coached entirely different sports, but they had similar philosophies, making them both very successful in their respective sports. One key similarity between the two was that they both believed that the character of their players was more important than skill. Although talent is important to have on your team to thrive in any sort of competition, if either coach believed that the player lacked character they did not keep them on the team (Schembechler, Bo’s Lasting Lessons, 108). The players are a reflection of the school and of the coach, so Wooden and Schembechler didn’t want those with bad attitudes or arrogance representing them. To keep the players that were recruited from thinking that they are above the others, neither coach promised their recruits a starting position (Wooden, They Call Me Coach, 220). The