Assistant Basketball Coach at Boise State University R-Jay Barsh “loves, serves, and cares about his players. He is filled with passion, experience, knowledge and purpose to help his team be the best they can be” according to bestselling author and renowned motivational speaker Jon Gordon, one R-Jay’s mentors and friends. Only 37 years old, Coach Barsh played on or coached multiple championship teams at different levels including high school, community college, Division III, and the NAIA before landing his first Division 1 opportunity in 2019 at Boise State. The secret to winning is in the relationships he has with his players. Coach Barsh says that in order to properly mentor or coach someone – you must have “The Red Carpet Conversation,” one where you prepare for and dress up mentally to allow someone into your life for ultimate accountability. To hold someone accountable, you must be prepared to ask the question: “What do you want me to keep score of?” Be sure to listen for tips from Coach Barsh on some immediate actions you can put in place to make yourself better, including his evening and morning routine…with nothing but his mind, a marker, and a water bottle.