Mike Jarvis — Former NCAA Basketball Coach at St. John’s, GW and More Shares His Message to Coaches Who Want to Make Their Mark

Mike Jarvis is a well-known name to fans of college basketball. In his long career at the high school and NCAA Division-I levels, he coached future professionals, including Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, won hundreds of games, and developed a number of future leaders. He coached first at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, where his players included Ewing, and in NCAA Division-I at Boston University, George Washington, St. John’s, and Florida Atlantic. His teams made 9 NCAA tournaments, including a Sweet 16 and an Elite 8 appearance, and a number of NIT tournaments. He has also served as a college basketball commentator and has written three books, Skills for Life, Everybody Needs a Head Coach and 7 C’s of Leadership.We discuss:His biggest influence, Red AuerbachHis coaching and leadership philosophiesThe benefits of playing multiple sportsAchieving success at mid-major universities, along with major conference programsCoaching along with his son, Mike Jarvis II, on his staffThe thrill of going head-to-head with Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Calhoun, and Jim BoeheimWhat separates the good players from the great onesWhat he’s learned in life after basketball, and what he wishes he knew back when he was coachingMessage to coaches who want to make their markSubscribe to Sideline Sessions here: https://ss.bepodcast.network/subscribe About the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here.