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Ep 135 Are You Calm Enough to Lead When the Pressure Hits?
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- Mar 12, 2026
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https://teachhoops.com/ What does your team really need from you in the biggest moments of the season? In this episode, we talk about why leadership in March is not always about bringing more energy, more emotion, or more noise. Sometimes the best thing a coach can give a team is calm, clarity, and confidence when everything around them feels loud. I break down how players borrow the emotional level of their coach, why short and clear communication matters more than long speeches, and how pressure moments reveal the habits your program has built all season. This episode is about helping coaches understand that steady leadership can be the difference between panic and poise. If you are coaching meaningful games right now, this is a great reminder that your team does not just need your strategy. They need your presence. They need your belief. And they need a leader who can keep pointing them back to what matters most. For more help building your program and growing as a coach, go to TeachHoops.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices