In the world of coaching, originality is often misunderstood. We put pressure on ourselves to come up with brand-new drills, never-before-seen playbooks, and innovative team-building ideas. But here’s the truth: “Originality is forgetting who you stole it from.” That quote—equal parts clever and humbling—speaks directly to how real growth happens in coaching.

It’s not about creating from scratch. It’s about building upon what works.

In his book Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon flips the idea of creativity on its head. He argues that nothing is truly original. Every idea is a remix of previous influences. Great artists (and yes, great coaches) steal ideas—but they don’t plagiarize. They absorb, adapt, and make those ideas their own. They rework, reshape, and tailor them to fit their philosophy, players, and culture.

At CoachLync, we embrace that mindset.

Our marketplace exists so coaches can share, remix, and improve upon the resources that already exist—whether that’s a wrestling progression chart, a volleyball fundamentals PDF, or a basketball defensive system. What one coach posts can spark an entirely new idea for another.

If you’re a coach waiting for the perfect, original idea to strike—stop waiting. Learn from others. Be influenced. Let their ideas sharpen your own. And then give back.

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