

Winning It All: Building Champions w/ Coach Dan Hurley
Aug 15, 2023
Dan Hurley, head coach at the University of Connecticut and 2023 NCAA Championship winner, shares insights from his illustrious coaching career. He emphasizes the critical importance of defining culture and building relationships based on trust and belief. Dan discusses the balance of winning and its emotional aspects, alongside the role of faith, meditation, and family in his life. He also highlights transformative morning routines and personal discipline as key elements in achieving success, both on and off the court.
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Establish Vision and Enthusiasm
- Establish a clear vision and identity for your organization.
- Generate enthusiasm and excitement among your team members.
Model Desired Behavior
- Show, don't just tell, the team how things will change by modeling the desired behavior and work ethic.
- Be the first one in and the last one out of the building to set the tone.
Illustrative Clips
- Dan Hurley showed his UConn team a clip of their poor effort from the previous season.
- He then contrasted it with a clip of his Rhode Island team's excellent teamwork and execution.