Jesse Wright: Learning the Coaching Craft in NFL Europe, Watching the Dedication of Aaron McKie, Elton Brand and Andre Iguodala, and Helping Leaders Develop Soft Skills

Most young assistant coaches dream of the day when they’ll finally get a crack at promotion. But few are ready for the realities of being a head coach. Jesse Wright realized he still had a lot to learn when he was tasked with running the weight room for the NFL Europe team in Barcelona while still in his early 20s. His work ethic and ability to problem solve got him through that trying season, and upon returning to his native Philadelphia, he soon found himself working for the 76ers as a cons...