Some notions become so ingrained in our thinking that we don’t realize they are wrong. When someone comes along with a better way, people either cling to misguided beliefs or change. What are the consequences of failing to evolve? In sports, the results show up on the scoreboard. Teams, coaches and players who adopt better strategies, techniques, training methods and equipment start winning. Those who don’t disappear, along with the old ways. “Moneyball” is now called analytics, and it’s in every sport. That’s why NFL coaches no longer punt on 4th-and-1 past midfield, and NBA teams attempt 37 three-pointers per […]

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