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Practical tools and thinking for college athletic leaders — delivered to your inbox. No fluff, no filler. Just ideas worth your time.
Lab Notes. Think.
Lab Notes
Practical Tools & Leadership Thinking Body
Short, actionable insights on leadership, self-awareness, team culture, and performance — written specifically for the college athletics environment. Ideas you can use immediately. Note: Published regularly · 3–5 min read
Conversations at the Lab
Longer-form conversations with coaches, ADs, and athletes about what it really takes to build great programs. Honest, specific, and grounded in the real world of college athletics. Note: Featured conversations · 8–12 min read
Deeper Dives & Real Conversations
“I write about the things I see, hear, and work through with coaches, ADs, and student-athletes every day. My goal is simple — give you something useful every time you open one of these. No corporate speak, no generic advice. Just practical thinking for the real demands of college athletics.”
— Tom Hess
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