Thomas Goines

[Amiri King @AmiriKing]

This is CRAZY. ‘Butterface’ girl update.

Howard Stern is a piece of shit.

[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

LAZY vs. HARD WORK

"Lazy people do a little work and think they should be winning! Winners work as hard as possible and still wonder if they are being lazy!"

powerful message from @LewisCaralla

🎥 @DrewMaddux

[Thomas Goines @CoachGoines]

@GeorgeKamel Own land for a new business and complete my new home build. This then start getting back to zero debt.

[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

PLAYERS: How you do anything in life is how you do everything.

◽️ Late for class
◽️ Always has an excuse
◽️ Never keeps their word
◽️ Doesn't complete school work
◽️ Disrespects teachers/coaches/parents

These players are rarely good teammates.

~via @CoachJonBeck

[College Soccer Truth ™ @ImCollegeSoccer]

Recruits,
If you play outside back & you want to get recruited, just make an overlapping run from 18 to 18, receive the ball, & cross it in. Then watch how quickly coaches highlight your name on the player profile sheet at events.

You must make runs up & down the field.
#CSTruth

[Todd Wolfson @CoachWolfson]

14 players on the team

14-8 aren’t happy b/c they aren’t playing very much or at all

8-6 aren’t happy b/c they aren’t starting

5-3 aren’t happy b/c they aren’t getting as many shots as 1&2

2-1 aren’t happy b/c the rest of their team isn’t good

Welcome to Coaching!

[Kyle Wilson @HappySoccerGuy]

Club soccer is now a “game” of who can collect the best players — form super teams and trophy hunt.

Developing players is no longer the priority in this marketplace.

By developing in club soccer — you actually make less 💵 compared to building super teams & trophy hunting.

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

Steve Kerr’s advice to parents of young athletes

”Keep your mouth shut… How can you possibly play at 10 years old when you’ve got 12 people yelling at you? Just be supportive because they’re going to feel so much more comfortable if you do that.”

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

I was a Head Coach at age 26 and a Principal at 33.

I spent the last two decades living and learning the hard truths of leadership.

Here are the 9 lessons I wish I’d known when I started.

1: Learn the 20-40-60 Rule ASAP

- In your 20's - you worry about what others think.
- In your 40's - you don't care what others think.
- In your 60's - you realize no one was thinking of you, to begin with!

The earlier you learn this as a coach, the better off you will be.

2: Simplicity Wins

Can you explain your "O" philosophy in 8 words or less? Can you explain your "D" philosophy in 8 words or less?

You should. And your players should.

Offense: Spacing, Inside-Out, Shot Selection,
Defense: No Paint, Contest, Rebound. Less is more.

Simple wins.

3: Play the Long Game

Culture Wins. Culture is a long game, but culture is fragile.

Culture is:

- What you allow.
- What you emphasize?
- Every Day.

Focus on your Culture EVERY DAY.

Every decision you make defines your culture.

4: Relationships First

Coaching is about managing and leading people.

And leading people is always about relationships.

Don't lose sight of this. Focus on people.

5: Players not Plays

In pressure situations, do NOT worry about plays.

Focus on Players.

This is still a challenge for me.

It is so easy to worry about a "play."

In reality, players win. Get the ball in the "player's hand who will make the right "play."

6: Give up Control

As a young coach, I tried to control how we played. I coached BB like I coached FB. Play by Play.

I have since learned. Teach kids how to play.

Don't teach them what to do. It is much more enjoyable for everyone. A

nd success has followed.

7: Find a Great Mentor

I was lucky.

I had a 30-year coaching legend as my assistant coach.

His wisdom was priceless. One time, I had a sticky decision with a player/parent. I was grounded on principle.

I was lucky to have my mentor.

8: Connect with Coaching Colleagues

Coaching is hard. The skill set needed to do a good job is incredible.

You are also on an island at times.

Connect with your coaching colleagues on a personal level. The relationships are lifelong and priceless.

9: Family Time

Don't lose sight of your time.

Don't lose sight of your commitment.

Always make time for your kids and family. Done right, raising kids in a coaching household has incredible rewards!

[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

✅ Just because you're a FROSH doesn't mean you can't be a leader.

✅ Just because you're a SOPH doesn't mean you learned it all last year.

✅ Just because you're a JR doesn't mean you get to be on varsity.

✅ Just because you're a SR doesn't mean you get to start.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Rick Pitino said, “When you play for the name on the front, the back prospers.”

“When you play for the name on the back, you never prosper. All you are is guys with good stats.”

Great teams play for their teammates.

They know connected teams achieve more.

Great Teammates🧵

[The Rabbit Hole @TheRabbitHole]

Top Donor Contributions to Donald Trump & Kamala Harris as of September 2024.

[Shawn Williams @Coach_SWilliams]

💯

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Gregg Popovich said, “It’s your job to make me play you.”

Playing time is earned.

A victim mindset says…I didn’t play because coach doesn’t like me.

A winning mindset says…I didn’t play because I haven’t earned it yet.

Don’t be a victim.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Yes, coaches play favorites.

They want to win.

But they don’t play the favorites parents think they do.

Here are 7 FAVORITES that coaches play.

#1 FAVORITE: Players they can trust
Can we trust you? Can we count on you? These are the top questions that coaches and teammates demand. If you are not dependable or trustworthy, I don’t care how talented you are; you will struggle to play. Be trusted and be a “favorite.”

#2 FAVORITE: Players who make the right plays
Coaches want playmakers. Do you make winning plays? You don’t have to score. There are many pieces to make a good team. If you make the right play at the right time, you will find playing time and be a “favorite.”

#3 FAVORITE: Players who fill a role
The most talented players don’t always make the best team. Teams are like puzzles. The pieces have to fit. If you can fill a role that the team needs and be a “favorite.”

#4 FAVORITE: Players who help the team WIN
Coaches want to WIN. If you can make plays that help the team WIN, you will play. Winning plays? Getting Loose balls, rebounds, setting screens, drawing charges, playing defense, and more. Help the team WIN and be a “favorite.”

#5 FAVORITE: Players who work hard
Want to get noticed? Work harder than everyone. Coaches will reward consistent hard work. Hard work is contagious and can impact a team in winning ways.

#6 FAVORITE: Players who are committed
No Deposit - No Return. Coaches want commitment from their players. Do the work. Do the extra work. Show Up. Commit. Committed players = Committed teams. Committed teams = Winning teams. Be committed and be a “favorite.”

#7 FAVORITE: Players who have talent
Finally, talent matters. You have to have some level of talent to play. But talent is not everything. Many talented players don’t get playing time. Develop your talent. Use your talent. Be a “favorite.”
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[Chris Haddad @chrisvIQtory]

Coach Saban On Team Chemistry

“Mediocre people don’t like high achievers and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.”

Via @gregberge

[Brian Kight @BrianKight]

Quality of results follows quality of behavior. No escaping this truth.

[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... NOBODY reminds anyone of the standards

𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... COACHES remind team of the standards

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... CAPTAINS remind team of the standards

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... EVERYONE reminds each other of the standards

[ECNL/GA/Recruiting/College Soccer @ImYouthSoccer]

🚨We expect the decision to move BACK to the School Year (Aug 1) vs the current Calendar year to be announced in the next month. The #ECNL supports it but wants a majority of youth leagues to support it as well. We would be pretty surprised if this change is not in place in 2025

[College Soccer Truth ™ @ImCollegeSoccer]

“But I worked really hard.”

So did everyone else. You just weren’t good enough this week.

“But I’m healthy and coach keeps playing the kids who are barely healthy.”

Sometimes an athlete who is 70% healthy is often still better than kids that are 100%.

“But my fitness score is higher than the ones playing in front of me.”

Production matters. Sometimes an athlete is still able to be productive over an athlete who may be more fit.

“But ..but…but…”

But…but ….Life isn’t fair and it will never be fair.

Don’t give up & keep your attitude in check. Never show your coach a poor body language. It’s the quickest way out the door.

#CSTruth