Nuggets from session 2: Expect adversity: Buy-In (Parents, Players) Culture (set the example) Handle success like you handle failure Do the smallest job better than it’s ever been done Don’t let other people define success for you USA Basketball Youth USA Basketball Don Showalter

Some outstanding thoughts and presentation by Hal Wilson on Leadership!! A Georgia Southern professor and former coach who led the coaches at the Atlanta USA Basketball Coaching Academy!

Steve Forbes - Wake Forest - ACC COY 2022 - shows some basic fundamental footwork “Snow Valley” drills at USA Basketball Coaches Academy in Atlanta USA Basketball

My first HS coaching position was at Lone Tree HS. Steve Forbes attended my camp as a 4th grader - now D1 coach at Wake Forest!! Steve was gracious to spend time with coaches at Atlanta USA Coaching Academy! Great coach and better person! ⁦USA Basketball⁩

Jason Zimmerman from Emory College - one of the top coaches at any level - gives defensive nuggets in Atlanta USA Coaching Academy- ⁦USA Basketball⁩

Nicole Dixon from Holy Innocence HS talks shooting with coaches at Atlanta USA Coaches Academy! Two Academies left to attend - sign up at usab.com/academy USA Basketball

Long time coach Ed Hall gives some great ideas on developing toughness at Atlanta USA Basketball Academy to a packed house at Holy Innocence HS ⁦USA Basketball⁩ ⁦USA Basketball Youth⁩

Joe Stasyszyn has great new ideas on skill development! Joe is one of the best skill development coaches in the country! A great crowd at the Atlanta USA Basketball Coaches Academy! Sign up for one of the two academies remaining at usab.com/academy ⁦USA Basketball⁩

🔴🟡⚫️ Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder on the mic at the Atlanta Coach Academy!

I spoke this am in Atlanta at the USA Basketball Coaches Academy, which is run by Don Showalter. Coach Showalter’s 1st HS job was at my HS, Lone Tree, Iowa in 1974. I was in the 4th grade and he introduced me to the game of basketball. I am forever indebted to him.

Well done USA Basketball Youth again.

Fortunate to have Coach Snyder answer my question about his transition from an assistant to a Head Coach and how he learned to be comfortable delegating. Incredibly thorough and brilliant.

What a great day for basketball in Atlanta at the USA Basketball Coaches Academy! Quin Snyder - HC Atlanta Hawks - ends the day with some great info answering questions from coaches! ⁦USA Basketball⁩

USA Basketball Coaching Academy-Atlanta ends up with Sharman White ⁦Sharman White⁩ along with myself for some video work, small group discussion, leadership thoughts and Q and A! Great way to end the Academy. Sign up for the 2 remaining Academies at usab.com/academy

Thanks again to USA Basketball Youth Don Showalter for the opportunity to be a small part of the Atlanta Coaching Academy. Great turn out of 200 coaches.....from around the world. Thanks to the Emory U players for their energy and focus. Emory University

Mind Candy - Do's of Effective Leadership: 1Show Gratitude and Lead by Example 2Maintain Composure and Adapt + Innovate 3Encourage Teamwork and Prioritize Wisely 4Lead with Vision and Mind Your Impact USA Basketball The Daily Coach

Be constantly searching for opportunities to say something positive to individuals you encounter.

Mind Candy “"Everybody deserves to eat. Not everybody deserves to eat at your table." USA Basketball The Daily Coach

USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team minicamp to be conducted from Oct. 11-13 with 83 athletes extended invites - bluestarmedia.org/usa-basketball… USA Basketball Youth USA Basketball Sharman White BlueStar Media Mike Flynn @hoopswe

While in Atlanta for the Coaching Academy took in the Sunday Night Falcons-Chiefs game! Great game, free hot dogs, great friends!! ⁦Sharman White⁩