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NY Knicks / Villanova Culture
"I think from the outside, people think that we just like hanging out with each other and no one else, but I think we really enjoy involving everyone on this team and so the chemistry, the communication we have in that locker room, on the court, it's special." -Jalen Brunson (2024) Culture takes TIME to build and we are seeing the results in this historic run! The low quality picture below show a a high quality leadership move. NY Knicks Head Coach Mike Brown ran over to Jale

Dan Horwitz
5 days ago2 min read


Coaching, Challenging, and Caring Forward
Kobe Bryant Quotes: “Once you know what failure feels like, determination chases success.” “Everything negative—pressure, challenges—is all an opportunity for me to rise.” “The most important thing is you must put everybody on notice that you’re here and you are for real.” Growth is often shaped by people who choose to invest in others through coaching, encouragement, and honest challenges that raise the standard. The biggest steps forward rarely happen alone, but through in

Dan Horwitz
May 21 min read


2026 March Madness Champions
"“That was the first time I had been with a group that was truly sacrificial… where we were about each other, and because of that we all improved so much.” — Dusty May (Michigan press conference after winning the 2026 National Championship) "We’re here to do something, and that’s to win… bring the right mindset, work ethic, culture and people.” — Dusty May (Michigan press conference reflecting on FAU tenure) This image is one example of how Head Coach, Dusty May, of the M

Dan Horwitz
Apr 231 min read


January - Time to build better habits!
"This January, take it day by day, goal by goal, and you'll be amazed by how far you've come” - Unknown The start of the new year can...

Dan Horwitz
Jan 29, 20251 min read


Healing Energy
"Some people are human medicine. You spend a hour with them and everything feels better" During this holiday season, it is easy to...

Dan Horwitz
Dec 24, 20241 min read


Live IN the moment
"“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more”. – Mother Teresa When was the last time you did something...

Dan Horwitz
Oct 27, 20241 min read


"THIS IS GOOD" - A Journey To Overcoming Adversity
"Your Self-Talk is Your Superpower. Your Self-Talk creates your reality." - Tami Matheny This blog post is a GRATITUDE post! Tami...

Dan Horwitz
Sep 23, 20241 min read


CHAMPIONS - HELP THEM UP (BOOK)
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." What if I told you fourteen principles exist that lead to...

Dan Horwitz
Aug 29, 20243 min read


What lens do you view life through?
“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.” I see a little turtle on a log (in the picture with a small yellow circle) and...

Dan Horwitz
Jul 27, 20241 min read


Friendship
"I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face...

Dan Horwitz
Jun 29, 20241 min read


What qualities do you want to instill in the people you lead?
"Transformational leaders are on a mission to change their athletes' lives for the better." My response is below and I wrote it from the...

Dan Horwitz
May 27, 20241 min read


Turtle Team !!!
"Help someone. Not for the reward, but for the sake of changing a life." The above quote resonated with me because it truly took a team...

Dan Horwitz
Apr 28, 20242 min read


"BE THE LAST ONE TO SPEAK" – NELSON MANDELA
Why? It allows everyone a chance to speak. It brings great ideas to the group. It creates ownership because everyone will have to agree...

Dan Horwitz
Mar 27, 20241 min read


How do you create POSITIVE ENERGY in your ENVIRONMENT?
"Positive thoughts, words, and actions create positive feelings. Positive feelings generate positive energy." ___________________________...

Dan Horwitz
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Steph Curry Documentary - GRATITUDE
"You don't do anything in this life by yourself...and the confidence of the group is your superpower, and those four guys unlocked that...

Dan Horwitz
Dec 30, 20231 min read


CHAMPIONS DO EXTRA
Champions do extra is a phrase that I read about in the book, Legacy by James Kerr. "There are no crowds lining the extra mile.’ On the...

Dan Horwitz
Nov 25, 20231 min read


MUDITA
"Vicarious joy in the accomplishments of others." I learned about the word "mudita" from an incredible basketball coach and leader named...

Dan Horwitz
Oct 30, 20231 min read


100 RATINGS for Help Them UP!!!
" The best teams are teams in any sport that lose themselves in the team. The individuals lose their identity. And their identities come...

Dan Horwitz
Sep 22, 20233 min read


BELIEVE
"So I've been hearing this phrase y'all got over here that I ain't too crazy about. 'It's the hope that kills you.' Y'all know that? I...

Dan Horwitz
Aug 24, 20231 min read


What we can learn from Captain America - Be Kind
“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always." ― Brad Meltzer Captain America is my favorite...

Dan Horwitz
Jul 22, 20231 min read
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