• "I think it's important as a coach or as a leader to make sure you get everyone's input. I'll ask my assistants, I'll ask GAs, I'll even ask managers because I'm genuinely interested in what they have to say. And a lot of times, I'll make sure I ask their opinion before sharing mine so they'll be honest and not scared to speak up if their view is different."
  • Under Medved, everyone matters.
  • Every player that agrees to play for Medved is subjected to these scheduled conversations that start with nothing to do about basketball, though the discussion inevitably leads there.
  • Their purpose is building mutual trust. Medved wants to know about his players' relationships, their interests and how he can assist with those off the court.
  • But demanding doesn't have to be demeaning. When each meeting concludes, he gives his coaches one final task: Find two players to single out and lift their confidence level at practice that afternoon.
  • The Rams want a roster filled with integrity (Thorson argues talent can't win championships if that talent lacks character), and that means coaches who hold themselves to the same standard.