The "All-PCA NBA Finals" that concluded last night were proof positive that Positive Coaching works at the highest levels of sports. PCA National Advisory Board Members Phil Jackson and Doc Rivers led the Lakers and Celtics, respectively, in a thrilling series.
Most importantly to the PCA Movement, their coaching techniques reinforced the research underpinning PCA workshops, online courses and books that shows coaches get more from their athletes through positive reinforcement.
Congratulations to Phil on his remarkable 11th NBA title as a coach, one where he mentored the unpredictable Ron Artest to become a crucial part of the Lakers' success. Congratulations to Doc on a masterful job, in which the Celtics confounded all the critics by defeating two higher-seeded teams and coming within a couple plays of his second NBA Championship in the absence of his starting center.
PCA could not ask for two finer representatives.
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Posted by David Jacobson at 06/18/2010 01:59:52 PM |
I'd only say that Doc Rivers disputes and whines at almost every call even when he knows the call was fair. This reflects on many of his players. We all have growth to make, but this is an area that seemed obvious and I think it actually hurt his team's chances just a little. It's part of passion, and Phil Jackson may be a little to laid back, but I just thought I'd mention it.
Posted by: Friederang Steve ( Email: | Visit ) at 6/18/2010 2:25 PM
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Great point on Coach Phil and Artest! I've just started catching up on your blog. I'm trying to prove something with my program at Takoma Academy. Can you be a great, motivating coach without cussing, berating, and acting a fool?
Coach Carl Parker
Athletic Dir/Head Coach Womens Basketball
Takoma Academy
Posted by: Coach Carl Parker ( Email: ) at 8/23/2010 9:21 AM
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