“The Daily Nugget is a treasure trove of inspiration for any coach, teacher, parent or player.”- Jay Bilas, ESPN
“The Daily Nugget gives coaches a positive approach to uplift players and themselves. A nugget a day will help you build your team in a powerful way.” – Jon Gordon, best-selling author of The Energy Bus, Training Camp and The Carpenter
“Nugget after nugget is filled with priceless wisdom and advice. We as readers become the recipients of the Burson teachings.”- George Raveling, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame; Director of International Basketball, Nike
“Invaluable in developing communication techniques of coaches and leaders in all walks of life. I urge you to get your copy today.”- Glenn Wilkes, Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
“Every coach has an offensive and defensive system. Good coaches have a rebound and fast break system as well. But great coaches have a motivation and relationship system in place. The Daily Nugget is your daily guide.”- Jim Seward, Owner of School of Hoops
The Daily Nugget is written by a coach for coaches. When you engage this book, you get powerful connections with everyone in your program, from players to parents and officials. Let your players have their own copies and you’ll see a chain reaction, as they begin to motivate themselves and each other.
Designed for busy coaches, the book is organized by the five key seasons of basketball–preseason, early season, mid-season, post-season and summer season. Each section opens with season-specific tips for how to use the nuggets and closes with a summary of how things went.
You’ll learn how to:Bring out the best in yourself, your players and everyone around youMotivate and inspire your players through good times and tough timesCommunicate with your players year roundBuild the strong relationships that create long-term success
Whether you’re a veteran coach or just starting out, there’s no better way to lift and motivate your players–and yourself–than by engaging The Daily Nugget every day.
Shout-out to players: Your coach needs you on board now! Get your own copy of this book so you are always ready for the Nugget Huddle.
Great coaching tips for each day of the year I appreciate the way each section of this book focuses on an aspect of coaching (the book is as much about leadership and personal growth as it is about coaching) with the weekly and daily invitation to reflect on a theme or a word *and* take action. The book is so thoughtfully written and organized that you can turn to any page and find a “nugget” to use immediately. While it’s written primarily for basketball coaches, the concepts and tips can easily be applied to any coaching…
You get to know a person pretty well when you’re in communication with them on a … Jim and I go all the way back to 1961 when we were both guards on Muskingum’s basketball team . He was 2 years ahead of me , and it was obvious even back then that he was a true leader (even if seldom passed to me) . We have stayed close all of the years between then and now. You get to know a person pretty well when you’re in communication with them on a monthly / weekly basis. Jim’s the “real deal” , and this book is a true reflection of who Jim Burson is, and what he stands…
Coach Burson’s true calling The Daily Nugget is aptly named. I have started to read my preview copy of the Daily Nugget and I can’t wait to start my day each morning with Coach Burson. When I played for Coach Burson (years ago) one of the many lessons I learned was that little things matter and how you win at basketball or in the great chess game of life is through the accumulation of small advantages. The Daily Nugget is the embodiment of that philosophy. What could be more simple than just one word/one thought…