Pat Williams, the legendary co-founder of the Orlando Magic, left an indelible mark on professional basketball and the city of Orlando. Over a remarkable 51-year career in the NBA, Williams exemplified what it means to be a leader—not only in title but in vision, courage, and service. Williams began his…
By Dr. Zachary Shutler Have you heard of North Carolina State Men’s Basketball Coach, Jim Valvano? His story is the epitome of faith, belief, purpose, and optimism. When Jimmy Valvano was a child, he believed he was going to be a head coach. He had faith he would one day…
Butler’s work ethic and competitiveness has helped him to become one of the top players in the NBA. Those individual traits combined with his ability to inspire his teammates to be confident both in their own capabilities and in their own perceptions of the team’s collective ability to achieve success…
with Nicole Brinker, by Chris Dertz Nine months after first emerging in the United States, it is clear that the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are both unprecedented and wide-ranging. The raw data is grim. Currently, 22,000,000 Americans have been infected with the virus and the Centers for Disease Control…
By Jodi Marver Since being named the head varsity girls basketball coach at Willows Academy, I have been able to witness a lot from the bench. What I have been able to see is a very successful group of ladies both on and off the court. Even though it was…
The strength of the Texas basketball team is – more than ever before – its strength. The gifted young men in burnt orange are a little bigger this year, a little stronger, a touch more powerful. Some call it “the Hudy effect.” In August of 2019, Andrea Hudy took over…
The game is on the line, Coach. You have time to draw up one final play… Do you strategize to get the ball into the hands of your captain, one of the more consistent and dependable players? Or do you go with the “hot” hand, the player on the team…
The Toronto Raptors are World Champions! And while congratulations are due to Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green, and that incredible group of athletes, a subtle narrative looms under the black, purple, and red confetti… There was a championship on the line. What would you have done? Critique of Kevin Durant’s return…