Erica Bonham

Living the sweet life of a farmer's wife in Nebraska

[Franklin Flyers @fpsflyers]

It was a real wet day in Omaha! Congratulations to all of our athletes that participated and a HUGE shout out to Madi Trambly!! Madi ran a 12:03 and placed 6th in the 3200! Way to go Madi! #flyerpride

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Relational Intelligence is key!
https://t.co/dLFq1Qi0MI

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Ten things mentally tough athletes don’t do in games:
1. Make excuses
2. Complain
3. Give up
4. Get distracted
5. Lose their temper
6. Panic
7. Dwell on mistakes
8. Get complacent
9. Stay in their comfort zone
10. Play selfishly

[Jim Shapiro @jimshapiro]

This is too good not to share again.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Dan Hurley was asked, "What does a championship culture look like?"

He said, "Everyone thinks the same things, behaves the same way, and we're all striving for the same things. That's what culture means."

Culture reflects leadership and what's tolerated.

5 Culture Killers👇

[Erica Bonham @EricaHBonham]

@jessicaaking13 I started watching it on Snapchat filters and it was the best.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Your talents and strengths make you amazing!

[Erica Bonham @EricaHBonham]

@jessicaaking13 @PatrickMahomes Just drive 5 hours north and we can show you all the tractors!!

[Steve White @stevewhitenews]

Here’s a novel approach to the teacher shortage.

@GIPublicSchools has created an apprentice teacher program.

Apprentices are new college grads who work as full time subs, also paired up with a mentor to train them to take over a classroom in the fall:

https://t.co/1hVPAcyb2D

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

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!

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Pat Summitt said, “Winning is fun... Sure. But winning is not the point. Wanting to win is the point. Not giving up is the point. Never letting up is the point. Never being satisfied with what you've done is the point."

Your character is what you do.

Good character isn't about perfection, it's choosing to live your life with integrity, responsibility, and self-discipline.

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, and provides a guiding light for your decisions.

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 genuinely 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.

Choose Integrity over Convenience - Choose to do the 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 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, fostering a sense of community and connection.

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.

"The absolute heart of loyalty is to value those people who tell you the truth, not just those people who tell you what you want to hear. In fact, you should value them most." - Pat Summitt
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[Erica Bonham @EricaHBonham]

@mrs_mbright Congrats Miranda!! That’s great!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Being a Head Coach is HARD Work.

I have talked to MANY coaches over my long career.

Here are 9 Things Coaches Want Parents to Understand.

1: We CARE about your Child
Even if your child doesn’t get much varsity playing time, we care about them. Nothing is ever personal. We love your child. Everyone has a Role. They are all different. But they are all important. Help us celebrate their role.

2: TIME
There are only two people who understand the time commitment of a coach. The Coach and their Spouse. We are always “on,” constantly thinking about our team. We sacrifice our Family time to be with your child. We don’t need a pat on the back. Just respect this fact.

3: We LOVE this job.
But it is a hard job. Please don’t steal our Joy. Our Passion. Our Commitment. We are losing too many coaches. Help Support us.

4: Coaches want to WIN more than you do.
We are very competitive. We put our heart and soul into this job. We are not perfect. Either are you. No one is. Strategy or X’s and O’s matter much less than you think. We are at practice every day. Trust what we see and do.

5: Everything is EARNED.
You get what you earn. Don’t blame the coach. Encourage your child to be committed. It is your child’s job to get in the weight room, shoot in the driveway, go to the gym or field, etc. Encourage them to do this. You get what you earn.

6: Trust the PROCESS
Team Sports are the ultimate lab setting for life. There will be bumps in the road. It is guaranteed. It is part of the process. Accept this fact. Trust the Process. The life lessons learned will last a lifetime.

7: Winning is HARD
Other teams want to win too. Other teams put time in too. Other teams compete too. The season is a grind, and the process is more important than the prize. Learning how to win…and how to lose…is an important part of this process.

8: Your child GETS it.
Your child understands. They are at every practice. They know their strengths. They know their weaknesses. They know their role. Don’t feed their youthful insecurities by questioning the coach. This will hurt their experience and the team.

9: Finally, and Most Importantly, this is your child’s experience, not yours.
This is important. Let them enjoy the experience with your support. Don’t judge them. Don’t be critical. Just be there. Tell them you LOVE watching them play. Be a fan of the TEAM.

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[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

We hire teachers for their strengths, yet we fixate on managing their perceived weaknesses. Imagine the impact if we not only identified and celebrated strengths but also created a culture actively nurturing and amplifying them!

[Erica Bonham @EricaHBonham]

@jessicaaking13 We in the state of Nebraska can’t understand how Nebraska continues to be so bad.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

As an athlete, you’re only as good as your attitude. It doesn’t matter how talented you are, if you have a terrible attitude, you won’t accomplish much in life.

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

So true! 🙌
📷 Chalk and Chances

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

Today our parents surprised our entire staff with ready to bake dinner for our first day of school. 🩷🙌😭 I can’t even.

This is the most thoughtful gift. Sharing for anyone who is looking for ideas on how to love on a teacher at the beginning of a school year.

[Erica Bonham @EricaHBonham]

Excited to kick off SLC #nefccla