Trevor Kapp | Best of 7

Oliver Buchannon

Trevor Kapp

Trevor Kapp has been been a writer and reporter for more than a decade. He began his career as a police reporter for the New York Daily News, then later worked with Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame Coach George Raveling at The Daily Coach. Trevor has interviewed dozens of top leaders across sports and business, including Miami Heat President Pat Riley, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Hyperice founder Anthony Katz.

The Meteorologist Who Changed College Basketball

May 8, 2026

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The Meteorologist Who Changed College Basketball

"I felt like there was no way I could make a website and update it frequently and get this information out there," Ken Pomeroy said.

The Air Traffic Controller Who Made 5,000 Decisions a Day

May 1, 2026

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The Air Traffic Controller Who Made 5,000 Decisions a Day

"The pilot’s interest is his passengers. Your interest is every airplane," Stephen Abraham said.

7 Recent Coaching Phrases and Quotes That Have Caught My Attention

Apr 24, 2026

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7 Recent Coaching Phrases and Quotes That Have Caught My Attention

"Micromanagement is not about doing everything. It’s about knowing everything that is happening in the organization," Mercedes F1 CEO Toto Wolff said.

The Sports Psychologist Who Doesn't Want To Add Drama to the Data

Apr 17, 2026

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The Sports Psychologist Who Doesn't Want To Add Drama to the Data

"Negative thoughts may be an external challenge, but all they’re telling you is that there's potential.," Dr. Bhrett McCabe said.

The Basketball Coach Who Sees the People Behind the Problem

Apr 10, 2026

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The Basketball Coach Who Sees the People Behind the Problem

"When we start drifting, the actions we take come out of an insecure motive," Bret Burchard said.

7 of the Best Coaching Articles I've Read Recently

Apr 3, 2026

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7 of the Best Coaching Articles I've Read Recently

These are seven of the best articles I've read recently on cultural routines, short vs. long term messaging, and player priorities.

The Golf & Mental Skills Coach Who Knows the Leaderboard Matters

Mar 27, 2026

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The Golf & Mental Skills Coach Who Knows the Leaderboard Matters

"Most people are told it's not about the outcome, but unfortunately, they are reminded that the outcome is occurring every time you put in your little score," Dr. Rick Sessinghaus said.

The Hockey Director Who Doesn't Mind Surrendering Control

Mar 20, 2026

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The Hockey Director Who Doesn't Mind Surrendering Control

"What can I do to create the problem that my team needs to work on?" Jim Haverstrom said.

The Cave Explorer Who Never Panicked

Mar 6, 2026

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The Cave Explorer Who Never Panicked

"You have to learn to stay focused on your target but also be aware of what's going on around you," Chris Nicola said.

7 of the Best Coaching Articles I Read This Week

Feb 21, 2026

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7 of the Best Coaching Articles I Read This Week

For this week's newsletter, Best of 7 put together lessons from seven recent articles on coaching, leadership and larger organizational dynamics.

7 of the Best Coaching Articles I Read This Week

Feb 15, 2026

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7 of the Best Coaching Articles I Read This Week

For this week's newsletter, Best of 7 put together lessons from seven recent articles on coaching, leadership and larger team dynamics.

The Hitting Coach Who Knows There's No Quick Fix

Feb 6, 2026

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The Hitting Coach Who Knows There's No Quick Fix

"You never know if you're doing a good job because there's always somebody struggling," Anthony Iapoce said.

7 Takeaways From January Coaching Interviews

Jan 30, 2026

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7 Takeaways From January Coaching Interviews

"You have to let it go or else it's going to hold you down,” Anthony Iapoce said.

The Hitting Coach Determined to Ask 'Where Did it Start?'

Jan 23, 2026

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The Hitting Coach Determined to Ask 'Where Did it Start?'

"I want to be able to create an environment where you're able to practice with freedom and never be judged, because in hitting, your swing is always being judged," Anthony Iapoce said.

How a National Champion Hockey Coach Navigated the Pursuit of Perfection

Jan 16, 2026

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How a National Champion Hockey Coach Navigated the Pursuit of Perfection

Minnesota Women's Hockey Coach Brad Frost guided his program to the only undefeated season in NCAA women's hockey history in 2012-13. But the year still had its challenges.

Why a 4-Time National Champion Hockey Coach Shifted His Focus From Winning

Jan 9, 2026

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Why a 4-Time National Champion Hockey Coach Shifted His Focus From Winning

Best of 7 spoke to Minnesota Women's Hockey Coach Brad Frost about establishing four cultural pillars within his Golden Gophers program, navigating a year of uncertainty as an interim head coach, and how he defines "the process" for his team.

7 of the Best Leadership Ideas I Read About in 2025

Jan 2, 2026

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7 of the Best Leadership Ideas I Read About in 2025

Here are seven valuable leadership ideas I read in books this past year.

7 Central Themes From 4 Months of Interviews

Dec 26, 2025

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7 Central Themes From 4 Months of Interviews

Best of 7 compiled a list of central themes and takeaways from interviews with coaches and decision-makers across a range of industries.

The Coach On a Mission to Catch His Emotions

Dec 19, 2025

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The Coach On a Mission to Catch His Emotions

"Emotion is like the ego. It plays such a big role in influencing the decisions you're going to make," Michael Loftman said.

The Soccer Coach Who's Willing to At Least Listen

Dec 12, 2025

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The Soccer Coach Who's Willing to At Least Listen

"The actual first part is listening. If you're talking about players, staff and board, do you actually listen to understand what it is they're all looking for from the program?" Michael Loftman said.

Managing the Mental Side of Injury Recovery

Dec 5, 2025

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Managing the Mental Side of Injury Recovery

"Being injured calls on you to tune into your body in a different way and honor what is happening in the moment versus fighting against it," Carrie Jackson said.

7 of the Best Coaching Articles I Read This Week

Nov 28, 2025

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7 of the Best Coaching Articles I Read This Week

For this week's newsletter, Best of 7 put together lessons from seven recent articles on coaching, leadership and larger team dynamics.

The Boxer Who Always Had a Plan For Getting Hit

Nov 21, 2025

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The Boxer Who Always Had a Plan For Getting Hit

"In the purest sense of the idea executed perfectly, it’s hit and not get hit. But the other guy is trying to do the same, and somebody's going to get hit," Ed Latimore said.

7 Concepts That Have Stood Out From Recent Interviews

Nov 14, 2025

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7 Concepts That Have Stood Out From Recent Interviews

In recent weeks, Best of 7 has featured interviews with top coaches, leaders and other high-stakes decision-makers. These seven concepts of theirs have stood out to me.

76 Days of Decision-Making While 'Adrift'

Nov 7, 2025

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76 Days of Decision-Making While 'Adrift'

"The highs and lows are epically high and epically low — and they can be kind of smushed right together," Steve Callahan said.