Podcast "Influence for Today's Coaches," Author "Winning Your Players"/"Building Successful HS Program." KHSGSCHOF, JCHOF
USMC OCS, Former College Assistant
@KSRonX The Standard is the Standard. Must begin at the top with the coach, and followed by every player. As coach you just wish someone well if they can’t or won’t adhere to that protocol.
Through all the Head Coaching Moves, little is made of what happens w/Assistant Coaches. Most move on & take other jobs. Many are left to fiend for themselves. I hope & pray that you make the effort before you leave, to place/recommend those who worked diligently on your behalf.
What happens when one of your player's is struggling? "Suck it up! Be tough! Don't let them beat you down?" Challenging them at that moment may be to strong.
Only you know best, but how about reminding them, "I've seen you at your best, I know what you can do." Now show them!
"Before you act, listen
Before you react, think
Before you spend, earn
Before you criticize, wait
Before you pray, forgive
Before you quit, try"
Ernest Hemingway
@WKUsoccerman Coach no one does it better than you and your staff. The belief you have and the ability to draw out the best in your players is a God given attribute that gives them confidence and the willingness to give it all they have. Hope you take the time to relish this accomplishment.
Congratulations to Coach [email protected]. He is simply relentless. Built a men's team at Campbellsville Harrodsburg, only to see it shut down, and now leading Georgetown Men's Team to bigger heights! No one more passionate and driven!!!
@WKU_Soccer@WKUSports What an accomplishment! So many players positively influenced forever! Coach Neidell continually sets the standard for every positive attribute players' need to succeed. Congratulations Coach! I wish you another 25 years! No one does it better.
@WKU_Soccer@WKUSports And the success continues because of Coach Neidell's Relentless Drive, Leadership and to be the best role model and mentor for his players. No one does it better.
Have a player that's under achieving? How about building them up, painting a picture of what or who they can become, and how much you believe in them. Get them started, develop a plan, hold them accountable. The rest is in their hands.
Before you PRESUME, REACT, CONFRONT OR ENGAGE A PLAYER, OR THE WHOLE TEAM IN A HEATED SITUATION, take time to walk away & mentally calm yourself & THINK IT THROUGH..POINTED WORDS OF ANGER & DISDAIN CAN NEVER BE ERASED.
YOU ARE THE ADULT AND ROLE MODEL THEY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER.
"Let It Go!"
Unforced Errors, Mistakes, Misplayed ball. Experienced by even the best. Watch what they do next. They don't dwell on those moments. They IMMEDIATELY focus on CONTROLLABLES. Effort, Focus, Mentality, Positivity & Replaying SUCCESSFUL MOMENTS IN THEIR MIND.