Jacy Holloway

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Geno Auriemma said, "If you just want to be average then you do average work."

"If you want to get A's in basketball then you have to do stuff that other people aren't willing to do."

Average effort = average results.

The difference between average and elite?
DRIVE

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"Some of these coaches are so afraid to be an actual coach.
Everybody thinks when you are coaching them it's criticism.
Part of coaching is criticism, discipline - and things like that.
A lot of coaches are so afraid because these kids are so sensitive now."

[In The Cye Of The Storm @CyeOfTheStorm]

We welcomed @Cy10Jacy to the pod this week. Memories of his time with Coach Orr & Floyd and his thoughts on this year's squad. Sponsored by @reveltondc @grnberetrealty and LIVE from @Akcmarketing @andrewcdowns Studios.
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[Jacy Holloway @Cy10Jacy]

@CyeOfTheStorm @RealMarcusFizer @chadparr22 @CycloneMBB Sure. Any time!

[Jacy Holloway @Cy10Jacy]

@LakinBroncs215 Congratulations Lady Broncs! @KuplenChet @sportsinkansas

[Jacy Holloway @Cy10Jacy]

@LakinBroncs215 Congratulations Kalyn @KuplenChet @sportsinkansas

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

GREAT ATHLETES ARE COACHABLE

"I never want to stop being coached. I never want to stop being told what's right, what's wrong ... There's still areas for me to improve."

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒

~ via @OwenSiebring and @TheWinningDiff1

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

Doesn’t matter what your job is, do it to the best of your ability

How you do anything is how you do everything

(Via @CBBRoundup 🎥)

[Matt Hackenberg @CoachHackGO]

9 straightforward quotes on REBOUNDING

1\ “Offense sells tickets, defense wins games, rebounding wins championships." -Pat Summitt

2\ “You can pass too much, you can dribble too much, and you can shoot too much, but you can never rebound too much”

[Jeff Janssen @janssenleader]

You showed up on time or you didn't.
You did the workout or you didn't.
You respected your teammate or you didn't.
You listened to your coach or you didn't.
You met our standard or you didn't.
You made the play or you didn't.
YOU EITHER DID OR YOU DIDN'T
NO EXCUSES
#CultureWins

[Jeff Janssen @janssenleader]

SOMEDAY YOU'LL MISS THE:
- camaraderie of your teammates
- coaches pushing you
- early morning training
- soreness after a tough workout
- challenge of facing a tough opponent
- road trips
- shape you're in right now

APPRECIATE THEM TODAY
before they're gone.

#CultureWins

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Players: You say you want to be a great shooter, but do you shoot before/after school? Do you shoot before/after practice? How about evenings/weekends? No? But you want to be great? How? Shooting is not an equal opportunity employer. Greatness only happens with deliberate action!

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

“You can’t let praise or criticism get to you, It's a weakness to get caught up in either one.” - John Wooden

[Lakin Broncs @LakinBroncs215]

Kacy Quintana formerly known to Lakin as Kacy King, 1,000 point scorer and great athlete from Lakin talked to our girls about Respect, Discipline, and Accountability in all aspects of life. It was a great message.We can't thank her enough for taking the time to talk to our girls.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

In 1975, Joe Montana had just finished his freshman year at Notre Dame.

He was last on the depth chart.

His coach said, "Joe was even behind 2 walk-ons."

Montana knew the only way that he was going to play was by proving it at practice.

Joe said, "So much credence was put on how you practice. And how you practice is how you play."

Back then, he wasn't a great practice player, but he was going to compete and prove that he was.

Joe said, "I learned the protections and where everyone was supposed to be. I spent until Saturdays making sure I had all of the information ready."

Slowly things started to change for him.
He practiced better. He played better.

Joe had played great in spring practices and showed flashes, but he was still the 2nd-string quarterback.

And this is when the legend of Joe Montana started.

Against North Carolina he got his first opportunity. The team was down 14-6 with 5:29 left in the game and coach Dan Devine was looking for a spark.

Montana came in and led them to a 21-14 comeback win.

Everyone was buzzing and excited to see him play more, but he didn't start the next game versus Air Force.

The game versus Air Force was similar. Notre Dame started slow and was down 30-10 with 1:43 left in the 3rd quarter. Looking for a spark, Dan Devine put Montana back in the game.

And then...he did it again. Montana led the team on 3 scoring drives to win the game 31-30 with another comeback win.

He made fans believe.
He made students believe.
He made the team believe.

He struggled with injuries the rest of the year and missed the 1976 season with a separated shoulder.

He started the 1977 season as the 3rd-string quarterback.

In the 3rd game of the year versus Purdue, he won the job and never looked back.

In classic Joe Montana fashion, Notre Dame started slow and was behind 24-14 headed into the 4th quarter.

They put Joe in the game, and they scored 17 unanswered points as he led them to a 31-24 comeback win.

Notre Dame went on to an 11-1 season and a Cotton Bowl win over Texas.

And that was just the beginning for Joe.

Takeaway 1: Take advantage of your opportunities
There are always opportunities around you, you just have to see them and take advantage of them when they are there.

Joe's first opportunities came because he worked hard, practiced hard, and was prepared. Then the opportunities in the games came because he was there and ready for them. It highlights the importance of tenacity and determination in pursuing your goals, even when the odds seem stacked against you.

Takeaway 2: Grit is the ability to endure
Grit isn't talent or luck, it's the ability to have stamina and endure.

Joe Montana's journey demonstrates the power of being able to endure. He endured being last on the depth chart and multiple injuries. When faced with adversity, he learned the power of perseverance and the ability to push through mentally and physically.

"Don't complain about not getting a chance and then be unprepared when you finally do." - Joe Montana
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[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Jay Wright said, "Your attitude is your greatest characteristic. You don't control your intelligence, your size, or your God-given talents. What you do control, though, is your attitude. We can all have a positive attitude."

Your attitude is a choice.

It's a choice on how you want to respond to life's challenges.

A positive attitude is a choice for hope and belief.
A negative attitude is a choice for negativity and problems.

There will always be adversity, but it's your attitude and mindset that will determine how far you go.

6 Ways To Improve Your Attitude:
1. Prioritize What's Within Your Control - It starts with your ability to focus. Take ownership and control of what you can control. When you realize that you can control your mindset and attitude, you start to view external challenges for what they are, just challenges. Have a growth-mindset and believe that you can grow and improve

2. Transform Your Negative Self-Talk - Challenge your negative thoughts. Replace your negative words with positive affirmations. Your words are powerful, especially the words that you speak to yourself. Studies show that positive self-talk can enhance your confidence and reduce stress.

3. Create an Attitude of Gratitude - Feed yourself positivity, gratitude, and greatness instead of listening to complaining, negativity, and doubt. Spend time thinking about the positive aspects of your life. Research shows that practicing gratitude daily can lead to improved mood and overall well-being.

4. Stay Present - BE HERE NOW - When you focus on the present, you reduce stress and anxiety because you aren’t worrying about the past or anxious about the future. All we have is the present moment. Your attitude and mindset depends on your ability to be mindful of your environment.

5. Create Positive Moments and Connect - Connect with others and spend time with the people that you like. When you have an attitude of connection, you look for positivity and realize your effect on others. You also realize that others bring you support in those times of need.

6. Believe in Yourself and Your Future - Cultivate self-belief. Research has shown that having a positive self-view predicts improves your self-esteem and confidence. When you believe in your future, you take ownership and responsibility for your choices and actions because you believe they will affect your future.

"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms - to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way. - Viktor Frankl

[Jaycob Ammerman @Jammer2233]

Geno Auriemma 💯

“If you go to class & you do average work - you get a C - that’s why it’s called average. If you want a B - you have to do more work & if you want an A you have to do even more work. You have to give up stuff - you have to sacrifice.”

[Shane Hennen @Hennen_Workouts]

I went to 10 small towns this past month for basketball camps and here are some of my take aways 🏀💭

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1. Although small towns have less resources - kids have a huge opportunity to outwork kids in other towns. Most kids are putting in the minimal amount of work it takes to play. You do more than others and you will stand out.

2. The best youth players are the ones who can handle the ball. They move better, can get to different spots on the floor and score more. This leads to more success which will lead to them wanting to play longer and work on other things.

3. The best HS players are the ones who can shoot. You can get away with a lot of skill gaps if you can shoot.

4. Ball handling in general is not worked on enough. Most HS players in small towns are below average when it comes to ball handling

5. There are a great coaches out there willing to give up their free time to help kids get better. Kids need to take advantage of this. Also most gyms have shooting machines - kids should also be taking advantage of this.

Summary: Take advantage of the resources you have. Outwork the competition and separate yourself. Become a great shooter while working on additional skills on the side.

[Craig Doty @CoachDoty]

The benefits of well-managed high school athletics:

1. Sports teams serve as the front porch and brand of the school. They are the reason for a school mascot, school song, and pep rallies. Sports create tradition.

2. Athletics serve as the largest and most successful at-risk program for a school. Playing sports provides purpose, discipline, motivation, and structure for those who may not get it at home. Sports requires successful academic performance to be eligible.

3. The local community connects with the school district through sports. Athletes are discussed and celebrated in the local newspaper, on the radio, and on the news.

4. Fundraising: Booster clubs raise money providing everything from meals and uniforms to facility enhancements and travel expenses.

5. The student experience for non-athletes is enhanced because of athletics. The student body comes together to cheer and support their school enhancing school unity and togetherness. The band, cheerleaders, dance team, choir, and others have increased opportunities and a platform to showcase their talents on game days.

6. Sports creates and enhances tradition. Alumni come back for homecoming games and more to support and feel connected with their past. This valuable engagement enhances school support and creates fundraising opportunities.

7. Sports teach accountability to athletes. Playing requires successful academic performance to be eligible.

8. Athletics is the reason for a school mascot, school song & pep rallies.