Gabe Jones, MS Ed, CSCS, RSCC, USAW L-2

U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School. Head Strength & Conditioning Coach ⚓️

[Gabe Jones, MS Ed, CSCS, RSCC, USAW L-2 @Coach_Gabe_419]

This workout is nothing compared to the sacrifices the brave men and women of our armed forces make.

I had to remind myself that a few times while I was in the heat of this thing.

[Gabe Jones, MS Ed, CSCS, RSCC, USAW L-2 @Coach_Gabe_419]

LET’S GO‼️

[Navy Men’s Basketball @NavyBasketball]

Ready for the moment @NITMBB

#GoNavy | #ExpectToWin

[Navy Men’s Basketball @NavyBasketball]

And we’re not done yet😤

#GoNavy | #ExpectToWin

[Cardio Arena @CadioArena]

Vitamin Cheat Sheet...

[Jeff Janssen @janssenleader]

Every athlete needs to be 100% responsible for their decisions and fully accountable for their actions as they impact their ENTIRE TEAM. #CultureWins

[Imtiaz Mahmood @ImtiazMadmood]

A little history for American Uni students wanting to 'restore Palestine'.

1. Before Israel, there was a British mandate, not a Palestinian state.

2. Before the British Mandate, there was the Ottoman Empire, not a Palestinian state.

3. Before the Ottoman Empire, there was the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, not a Palestinian state.

4. Before the Islamic state of the Mamluks of Egypt, there was the Ayubid Arab-Kurdish Empire, not a Palestinian state.

5. Before the Ayubid Empire, there was the Frankish and Christian Kingdom of Jerusalem, not a Palestinian state.

6. Before the Kingdom of Jerusalem, there was the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, not a Palestinian state.

7. Before the Umayyad and Fatimid empires, there was the Byzantine Empire, not a Palestinian state.

8. Before the Byzantine Empire, there were the Sassanids, not a Palestinian state.

9. Before the Sassanid Empire, there was the Byzantine Empire, not a Palestinian state.

10. Before the Byzantine Empire, there was the Roman Empire, not a Palestinian state.

11. Before the Roman Empire, there was the Hasmonean state, not a Palestinian state.

12. Before the Hasmonean state, there was the Seleucid, not a Palestinian state.

13. Before the Seleucid empire, there was the empire of Alexander the Great, not a Palestinian state.

14. Before the empire of Alexander the Great, there was the Persian empire, not a Palestinian state.

15. Before the Persian Empire, there was the Babylonian Empire, not a Palestinian state.

16. Before the Babylonian Empire, there were the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, not a Palestinian state.

17. Before the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, there was the Kingdom of Israel, not a Palestinian state.

18. Before the kingdom of Israel, there was the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, not a Palestinian state.

19. Before the theocracy of the twelve tribes of Israel, there was an agglomeration of independent Canaanite city-kingdoms, not a Palestinian state.

(The Kingdom of David - historic map for those wondering how the region looked over 2000 years ago, and how deep the roots of the Jewish people run in these lands)

[Robert F. Kennedy Jr @RobertKennedyJr]

The Bobby Kennedy video Meta doesn’t want you to see, narrated by Woody Harrelson.

[Toledo Mud Hens @MudHens]

So deserved. 🥹

Jim Thorpe, former Toledo Mud Hen and the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States, was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Friday.

[Dan @danmurrays]

Your brain is a hardware.

Every day the battery goes to 0

If you don't charge it, the software becomes useless.

Give me 2 minutes and I'll show you how to gain a super brain in 8 steps:

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Nick Saban referred to him as the Alabama "Head" Coach because he worked with players to reprogram their brains for success and performance.

He is Dr. Kevin Elko. In 2022, he was asked, "What's the one trait that all champions have?"

His answer was ONE word.

He said, "They're UNBREAKABLE."

He said, “You can't break them. They're unbreakable. They have a vision of themselves. They have a concept they believe about themselves and they'll do anything to protect it."

How do they get this way? They do 2 things:

1. They believe in themselves - Self-belief and self-confidence comes from within. Top performers have a vision of themselves, what they want, and they work to become that vision. He said, "They'll protect that vision. You won't crack them." Their drive and belief allow them to choose resilience even when challenges and obstacles get in their way.

2. They take ownership of themselves - They take ownership of their attitude, effort, and mindset through the standard that they set. It's important to create a standard and live to that standard because you build good habits from that standard. He said, “When your habits are powerful and they are effective, you start to win now. If you don't develop habits intentionally, you will develop the bad ones.”. Champions take ownership of their attitude, effort, and mindset.

“A good coach inspires, a great coach teaches habit.” - Dr. Kevin Elko
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[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Bill Belichick said, "Talent sets your floor, but character sets your ceiling."

Your character is what you do.

It's not about perfection, it's about your actions.
• It means integrity.
• It means responsibility.
• It means self-discipline.

Good character is choosing what is right over what is easy.

It means accepting that you aren't defined by your victories or defeats, but by your attitude and character in the face of adversity.

You demonstrate it through your actions, decisions, and how you treat people.

6 Choices to Be a Person of Character:
Choose to Live Your Values - Align your actions and behaviors with your core beliefs and principles. Living your values means making choices that reflect what truly matters to you. It brings authenticity, integrity, and a sense of purpose to your your life. This consistency between belief and behavior builds trust and respect from others. It provides direction for your decisions.

Choose Integrity over Convenience - Choose to do what's right, even when it's not easy or convenient. Integrity involves being honest and having strong moral principles. It means standing by your values even in challenging situations, which earns you respect and self-respect. Choose integrity often leads to long-term success over short-term gains.

Choose to Be Your Authentic-Self - Embrace and express your true self, with all its strengths and vulnerabilities. Being authentic means closing the gap between who you truly are and who you present to the world. It fosters genuine connections with others and allows you to live freely and confidently, staying true to who you are.

Choose Humility and Growth - Recognize that there's always room for improvement. Choosing humility and growth means being open to learning and feedback, acknowledging your limitations, and constantly seeking to better yourself. This mindset leads to personal development and a deeper understanding of both yourself and the world around you.

Choose to Care for People - Show empathy and compassion towards others. Caring for people involves actively listening, understanding their feelings, and helping when needed. This choice not only impacts the lives of others positively but also enriches your own life, creating community and connection.

Choose to Live Your Purpose - Identify what drives you and gives your life meaning. By choosing to live your purpose, you focus your efforts on goals that are important to you. This gives you direction, clarity, and a deep sense of fulfillment as you contribute to something greater than yourself. It means making a positive impact and finding satisfaction in your journey.

[Gabe Jones, MS Ed, CSCS, RSCC, USAW L-2 @Coach_Gabe_419]

@SportsmithHQ Isn’t volume a variable that contributes to overall intensity?

[ALTIS @ALTIS]

⚠️ DON'T DO THIS!

🚨 Hip hinging during acceleration is an error we see - A LOT!

Most-often, this stems from trying to “stay low’ during the acceleration.

👇

[Pratik Patel @PratikxPatel]

ABSORPTION RATE OF PROTEIN SOURCES

Whey Protein- 8-10g/hr
Casein Protein- 6.1g/hr
Soy Protein- 3.9g/hr
Milk Protein- 3.5g/hr
Egg Protein (cooked)- 2.8g/hr
Egg Protein (raw)- 1.3g/hr

PMID: 16779921

[Washington Commanders @Commanders]

Adding a defensive weapon

@ChinnJeremy2 | #HTTC

[Coach Ray Ostrowski @CoachRayO3313]

We’re all fighting to stay afloat. 1 sure fire way to eventually sink is to let everything outside make its way inside your body & mind.

Jim Harbaugh used to call it “going into the submarine mode”. Drown out the noise, lock in & focus on the task at hand. GBED. No water gets in

[Ryan Templeton @Temp_70]

I'm BIG ON GOD cause God is BIG on Me!

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

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