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[Scott @Gillitime]

@ClutchPoints @Tmac_213 How old is Steph? How old was Mike? I don’t think Steph is top 5/10 either but, you can make an argument!!! That’s a weak one.

[Scott @Gillitime]

@CoachVez4 Truth is, he moment you go from, “I wanna help kids tech their dreams” to, “ I’m the reason they reached their dreams,” you be one obsolete. Again, I’ll send you the list of programs…..

[Scott @Gillitime]

@CoachVez4 With all due respect, yall are feeling yourself too much! Trust me, I’ve lived it: seen what you mean but, you gotta understand, without them? There is no you! This idea you can provide a dream, without parents, college coaches. Helping players overcome weaknesses, we miss it!

[Scott @Gillitime]

@firstnamecook Unless of course, you’ve got several million and can just pay he way for all your players. You can buy a fake Tourney ring for like $16 each so, it’s possible but, I’ve talked to a few parents and they actually don’t want your name on those rings. Get it?

[Scott @Gillitime]

@CoachVez4 If you run off all players and parents and all your “connections,” and you are left there, with all your expertise….., you might find out that it wasn’t you, it was the you who just wanted to help kids, then you felt you were “On Top.”

[Scott @Gillitime]

@CoachVez4 Exposing broken things in recruiting, is one thing, thinking your AAU program is gonna outlast all the past “big shots” based on you!? Sorry. You’re feeling yourself waaay too much. One player can make or break your ego. Don’t believe me? Holler if you want the list….

[Scott @Gillitime]

@colorfullstory Yes, it’s one group hating another, based on differences. Like Cherokee Indians killing Sioux because they saw them as a threat out of ignorance.

[Scott @Gillitime]

@Shane00 1/4 hot games is rare? Half these kids hardy try. Different era. Look at N.O!? The difference? All types of players could do this if they weren’t concerned about The Washington Generals fighting back. Google some folks ding dong. Difference? There were giants to feed!

[Scott @Gillitime]

@Jacobtheclipper He was Harold Miner

[Scott @Gillitime]

@karenhunter No, she’s saying, they manipulate. To divide. Irish were slaves, Scottish, slaves, Italians, Jews, Japanese, Lebanese. Even today, there are slaves. It’s sick, horrendous. However, people of all color see the lies. If we get along, love, the machine dies. Look at our cities.

[Scott @Gillitime]

I was there!!!! I always wonder if Scott Dreisbach doesn’t get his entire thumb ligaments torn completely at Purdue, if we even know who Griese and Brady are!? Yeah Tim, you owe me a MD 20/20! #recruittrip1994 #IwantmyNIL

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

In 1996, Tom Brady was the 3rd-string QB at Michigan.

He was worrying about his playing time, complaining about his lack of reps, and even considered transferring back home to Cal.

His coach, Lloyd Carr, told him, "Brady, I want you to stop worrying about what the other players on our team are doing. All you do is focus on the starter, the second guy...don't worry about that. I want you at this program and if you're going to be the best, you got to beat out the best."

Tom Brady took the advice to heart and decided to start meeting with Greg Hardin, a sports psychologist, to work on his mindset.

Greg told him, “We got to start building this knowledge and we got to create a strategy and a plan (for your mindset).”
• He started to change his attitude.
• He started to focus on what he could control.
• He started to focus even more on how to grow and improve.

Greg told Tom, “Just go in there and focus with the two (opportunities) that you got and make them as perfect as you possibly (can).”

So that's what Brady did.

Tom said, “Through this new attitude, through this new shift that Greg had said to me, you focused on what you can control. Focus on what you're getting, not what anyone else is getting. Whenever you get an opportunity, you take advantage of it, treat it like it's the Super Bowl. You treat it like it's game day, go out there and treat practice like no one else does. I did that every single day.”

It wasn't a straight shot to stardom, but slowly he started to improve. Players and coaches started to notice how good those two reps were, and they began to trust him more.

His 2 reps turned into 4 and then 8.

The next year, Brady had improved so much that he was competing for the starting job which was unthinkable the year before.

He wouldn't win the starting job, but he would bring that competitive mindset every day to practice.

He said, "I'm going to treat practice like a game and I'm going to gain the respect (of) my teammates every day through my work ethic. I'm going to work hard in the weight room. I'm going to work hard in the film room. I'm going to work hard to be a good student.”

Brady would compete for the starting job for the next two years with Drew Henson, but that mindset shift changed everything for him. That mindset is what he then brought to the NFL.

Takeaway 1: Focus on What You Can Control
It means focusing on your own actions, words, and emotions. You have to eliminate distractions and clutter because there will always be external outcomes or others' opinions that you can't control. Tom might have had only two reps at practice, but he sure made those two reps were executed to perfection. That mindset fostered self-improvement over external validation.

Takeaway 2: Prepare and Practice to Your Fullest
Tom's opportunities and improvements came because he worked hard, practiced hard, and was prepared. His enthusiasm and energy was contagious to his teammates and coaches. It highlights the importance of tenacity and determination in pursuing your goals, even when the odds seem stacked against you.

“We're not victims of this life. We wake up every day with choices to make and you get a choice every day.” - Tom Brady
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[Scott @Gillitime]

Blame Shady. “Houdini”

“Like a Hacky Sack, you wanna know what I mean???…. Got the whole world at my feet.”

“We are not alike.”

[Kendyll McCloud @Kendyll2025]

@BKBexposure Kendyll McCloud
4.3 GPA
2025
Cookeville Cavaliers #21
@tn_rush #3

[Scott @Gillitime]

@kelleymccarter @therealknelson Completely agree and if it is,fine, just make the appropriate call and let’s move on. Players do this from time to time out of frustration, just correct it and it’s a non issue.

[Scott @Gillitime]

@V_Bhatt29 @coachajkings Get it!!! Well said!

[Scott @Gillitime]

Let’s go!! Good stuff! His dad is my second favorite coach of all time behind, John Belein!

[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."

Dan then said, "My job is to make sure everyone in this building is not giving me what they have left, it's to give me everything that they got."

Your culture is what you accept.

It's a reflection of your leadership and what you're willing to tolerate. It means:
• Drive the ship.
• Lead by example.
• Hold people accountable.

5 Silent Culture Killers That Stop You From a Championship Culture:
1. When you let toxic people stay - Toxic people poison the work environment. They lower morale, spread negativity, and hinder productivity. Remove them is crucial to maintain a healthy culture and protecting your team. It is an example of how you slowly poison the culture from the inside-out.

2. When you don't communicate or give feedback - Poor communication leads to misunderstandings and confusion. Without feedback (good or bad), people don't know if they're meeting expectations. Open, honest dialogue builds trust and alignment. It means consistent, clear communication sending and listening.

3. When you haven't set clear expectations - Vague expectations lead to confusion and inconsistency. People need to know what's expected to perform well. Clear expectations guide behavior and improve outcomes. Define roles and goals to ensure everyone is on the same page.

4. When don’t hold people accountable - It means demanding, but not demeaning. Lack of accountability weakens standards and erodes trust. People will be complacent, selfish, and unproductive if they don't see you holding people accountable. It creates responsibility, ownership, and commitment in the team.

5. When you don't recognize and celebrate good work - Failing to recognize and celebrate achievements diminishes hope and even energy. People want to be celebrated and appreciated for positive achievements. Celebrating successes reinforces the positive behavior you're looking for.

[Scott @Gillitime]

@jimshapiro “Your potential is what it is, it’s a coaches job to understand what you truly desire and communicate the appropriate level of work it takes to get to your desired destination and not lie to you.”

[Scott @Gillitime]

Gotta admit, different take.

[caitlin green @cgreen1892]

For everyone that is upset about what @ChennedyCarter “did” to CC….dont forget what y’all corn kids were cool with just a few months ago. Clark let everyone know the type of player she was, her reputation (good and bad), proceeds itself. Quit crying. #WNBA

[Scott @Gillitime]

@cgreen1892 @ChennedyCarter I agree! Should’ve been a suspension then!

[Scott @Gillitime]

@CWilliamson44 Yes, you’re absolutely correct! Get it now?