THE RETURN OF JWT

I was home at my mom's last weekend when a friend asked me, "So when does JWT come back?" I had to sort a few things out, and in the process of doing so, it gave me a chance to really refine the site and get it the way I wanted it.

Before, the goal of the site was to share positive thoughts, stories, and ideas. I tried to do this mostly through stories, and because my stories are based on my experiences, they revolved around sports, the players I have coached, and other people I've met along my coaching journey.

The "new JWT" will do the same thing but almost in reverse. I still want to spread positive stories and ideas. I think they will still appeal to a broad spectrum of people, kind of in a "sports are a metaphor for life" kind of way. However, I'm going to really focus on talking straight to athletes, parents of athletes, and coaches.

This is just what I love to do. Coaching basketball was my job and my hobby all rolled into one. Some guys like to hunt or fish or play golf or go to the bar. I love basketball, and I really love the way sports (at least in my life) brings people together for a common cause.

We have a lot of exciting new things coming. The new JWT App (for Android and iPhone) should be live any day now. We're working on some new things for the store, the podcast, the videos and stories...

So if you're a player out there looking for some motivation, this is the place for you. If you're a coach out there looking for motivation (Who motivates the coaches? They need it, too!), or are just looking to connect with other coaches, this is the place for you. If you're a parent looking for ways to connect better with your child or his/her coach, this is the place for you.

If you're anybody else, and you just want to hear something to get your day started right, I think you'll like it, too! I'm just trying to keep it positive and spread a little sunshine.

As always, I really enjoy the stuff you all send to my inbox, the emails, and texts. Thank you for the ideas, the support, and the feedback. I hope today is a good one for you.

It's good to be back. #JWT