Jake Kelfer: The Characteristics of a Winning Coach

I am fortunate that, in my job, I get to interact and consult with many high-level coaches and players. I get a behind-the-scenes look at how championship teams are assembled, developed, and enhanced by their respective coaching staffs. Whether at the collegiate or professional level, great coaches share a common set of characteristics that make them successful and allow their players to achieve greatness.

This week’s guest on The Secrets to Winning is Jake Kelfer. In his time in the basketball world, Jake has dealt with players and coaches at the highest level. In this conversation, we dove into the characteristics that make a great coach - getting buy-in from players, communicating at a high level, developing talent, promoting mentorship, and so much more.