06/15/2026
Elite teams.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what makes them.
Is it the leader? The culture? The talent?
Honestly, it’s all of those things.
But one thing I know for certain is that elite teams create the conditions for people to be themselves the best version of themselves.
For those who have been lucky enough to be a part of a truly high-performing team, you know it’s almost impossible to replace. It’s addictive.
The group pushes you.
You fail. You succeed. You struggle. You win. You lose. You cry. You laugh.
All as a unit.
And somewhere in that process, you become the version of yourself you always knew existed, but had yet to unlock.
The people in these programs earn that. Through early mornings, hard conversations, difficult lessons, and most of all, by being vulnerable enough to let their light shine.
Take a look at the athletes in this photo. Individuals all shining in their own way, yet connected by a common goal.
That’s the magic of elite teams.
They don’t erase individuality, they amplify it in service of something bigger than themselves.
Sometimes we’re most at home when we’re on the court.
Huge shoutout to this team at WT. They taught me far more than I ever taught them.
To all athletes looking for a college to call home, Happy June 15th. Find YOUR fit.
Hunt a program that will help you be the best version of yourself.