Article / Working Through a "Short" in Communication Craig Hillier A "short" happens in a power cord when two or more wires get pinched. Sometimes jiggling the cord is a temporary solution. Unfortunately, the jiggle isn't a long term solution and you eventually have to fix the cord or replace the appliance. At times, team captains can have a "short" in communication with each other. . . . more details Article / Successful Captain 's Meetings Craig Hillier Getting the most out of your captain's training sessions is vital. Schools committed to developing their team leaders and captains will schedule meetings that are productive and meaningful. Craig Hillier shares several different models he has shared with students across the country. . . . more details Article / Unforgettable Coach Craig Hillier No doubt coach E is an unforgettable coach. There have been several times in my life where I can hear his voice running through my mind. Sometimes I hear a "kick in pants" talk other times it's "you can do this." No doubt, he has influenced me long after high school football. Read Craig Hillier's reflections on an unforgettable coach... . . . more details Article / Influencing Peers Craig Hillier Influencing Peers includes examples from real-life leaders who show that by demonstrating leadership in a positive way, they can influence their peers and yes... change the world. The focus of this article is how to develop and use influence as a team leader. . . . more details A Pebble Feels Like a Boulder (Article) Craig Hillier Have you ever been walking down the street and felt a pebble in your shoe? Maybe you just "laced em up" and don't have time to start the process over. One thought is, "If I just tap my toe or heal a few times, the pebble will go away or at least find a spot in my shoe where is won't bother me." While that may have be a temporary fix, it seems the little pebble eventually finds a spot that starts to annoy us again. . . . more details Article / Team Chemistry Craig Hillier Great chemists understand that when elements are combined, something greater than the individual parts can be created. Combine gas with a spark, you create a fire. Mix hydrogen with oxygen, you get water. Combine baking soda with vinegar, and you have a miniature volcano. When the elements are combined, they make something they couldn't have created if they had stayed in their original form. The same philosophy applies to great teamwork... . . . more details Article / The Art of Sportsmanship Craig Hillier If you've ever watched an artist begin a painting, you'll notice the design is first created in the artist's head and heart. Then it appears on the canvas. Most artists visualize the big picture and then start working one area of a canvas at a time. That's how artists create masterpieces. The same principle can be applied to sportsmanship... . . . more details Article / Delusion of Drugs Craig Hillier Imagine a smooth voice on a television advertisement asking, "Are you looking for a way to destroy your health, lose friends, and slow your team's progress?" Who would say yes to this product? It doesn't sound very appealing does it? . . . more details Article / Beyond The Asterisk Craig Hillier Beyond the Asterisk begins with a question: "How would you describe your role as a captain/team leader". This question is answered and illustrated by the words of past and current team captains. The highlights the challenges and more. . . . more details

Article / Unforgettable Coach Craig Hillier No doubt coach E is an unforgettable coach. There have been several times in my life where I can hear his voice running through my mind. Sometimes I hear a "kick in pants" talk other times it's "you can do this." No doubt, he has influenced me long after high school football. Read Craig Hillier's reflections on an unforgettable coach... . . . more details

Interactive Interview / 10 Mistakes Athletes Make When it Comes to Nutrition Parts 1-4 Troy Eichers Being healthy and in good physical condition begins with a healthy diet. Wellness Coach and fitness professional Troy Eichers continues his discussion with Craig about nutrition. Troy talks about the proper timing for meals... some things you should know about over-the-counter supplements... the importance of refueling after a workout... and more! . . . more details Audio Interview / Running an Effective Captain's Council Diane Shuck Athletic Director Diane Shuck has found having an energetic Captain's Council has been an effective and rewarding way to develop Team Leaders. A MUST LISTEN FOR ANY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR INTERESTED IN STARTING A CAPTAIN'S COUNCIL OR IMPROVING ONE ALREADY IN PLACE! . . . more details Audio Interview / Life as an Adventure (Part 1) Rob Kesselring Rob Kesselring has led over 15 expeditions into the Arctic; two of his expeditions were first ascents to places no one had previously explored. In part one of a two part interview, Rob talks about how students and adults often come to regret chances not taken, and the life changing event in his personal life that helped him realize this. . . . more details Audio Interview / Life as an Adventure (Part 2) Rob Kesselring In part 2 of Craig's interview with Arctic Explorer and Author Rob Kesselring, Rob shares actual experiences from some of his Arctic expeditions. . . . more details Audio Interview / Creating Team Unity Rob Kesselring When planning a trip to the Arctic, provisions, equipment and experience are valuable (not to mention warm clothes!). But According to Rob Kesselring, the most important ingredient is unity among the group. Listen to him discuss some strategies he uses to develop strong team unity. . . . more details Audio Interview / Working With Parents of Student Athletes Tom Saterdalen Veteran high school coach Tom Saterdalen and Craig talking about some of the challenges when dealing with the parents of student athletes. . . . more details

Take The Team Dynamics Evaluation The T.E.A.M. Dynamics personality profile is designed to give you additional insight on your leadership style. You will explore your strengths, challenge areas, communication approach, conflict management tendencies and areas to be aware of as you work with a team. . . . more details

Team Dynamics Overview TEAM. Each letter stands for a different Leadership Style: Togetherness; Enterpriser; Analyzer; Motivator. Which style best describes you? This guide will give you all of the information you need to get the most of your style. . . . more details Togetherness Style Craig Hillier Togetherness is the "T" in TEAM. What are the characteristics, motivating factors, challenges and areas of improvement for some who exhibits the Togetherness style? . . . more details Enterpriser Style Craig Hillier Enterpriser is the "E" in TEAM. What are the characteristics, motivating factors, challenges and areas of improvement for some who exhibits the Enterpriser style? . . . more details Analyzer Style Craig Hillier Analyzer is the "A" in TEAM. What are the characteristics, motivating factors, challenges and areas of improvement for some who exhibits the Analyzer style? . . . more details Motivator Style Craig Hillier Motivator is the "M" in TEAM. What are the characteristics, motivating factors, challenges and areas of improvement for some who exhibits the Motivator style? . . . more details