Players who have competitive maturity understand the immeasurable value of collective responsibility. When athletes embrace collective responsibility, they commit to consistent effort, honest communication, and mutual respect.
THANK YOU to everyone who supported us throughout this amazing softball season! Your cheers, encouragement, and unwavering support made all the difference. We couldn't have done it without our incredible fans and community. Here's to more victories and memories! 🥎💪#TeamOverMe
Welcome Coach Benitez to Cy Creek! We are excited to have you and can’t wait to see the impact you have on the program! @cycreekhs@CFISDAthletics@CyCreekBooster
Energy Takers vs. Energy Givers
Every player brings something to the team.
The real question:
Are you giving energy, or taking it away?
Here’s what it looks like:
Energy Takers:
❌ Complaining
❌ Poor body language
❌ Walking through drills
❌ Making excuses
❌ Blaming teammates
❌ Drama
❌ Low effort
❌ Negative attitude
Energy Givers:
⚡️Encouraging teammates
⚡️Positive body language
⚡️Sprinting to drills
⚡️Owning mistakes
⚡️Clear, loud communication
⚡️Maximum effort
⚡️Solving problems
⚡️Bringing positive energy
You don’t have to be the best player to change a team.
You don’t have to score the most points, make the biggest plays, or be the loudest voice.
But you do have to bring the right energy, every single day.
Energy is contagious.
Positive or negative.
Be the teammate who lifts others.
Be the player who makes everyone better.
Be the spark your team needs.
Because great teams aren’t built on talent alone.
They’re built on ENERGY. ⚡️
When will your hard work pay off?
No one knows…
That’s the beauty in the work & the journey. The lessons you learn along the way are beyond valuable. The destination is the goal - but make sure you enjoy the ride
It only takes ONE.
- One Teammate can set the Tone
- One Teammate can be the Leader
- One Teammate can be the Anchor
- One Teammate can Set the Standard
- One Teammate can be the Missing Link
- One Teammate can make ALL the Difference
Be the ONE for your team.
Always hear kids say “1v1 me”. 1v1 yourself. What does your 1v1 look like? It’s not your opponents you often need to worry about. What to do better? - - - first look within
8 Realities of a High School Coach
1. It will consume you
2. There will be critics
3. You are not in it for the $
4. There is no overnight success
5. You need a supportive spouse
6. You will not make everyone happy
7. You can’t want it more than the kids
8. It is still WORTH it!