Jake Kolar

"Great things never come out of comfort zones".

[Josh Chambers @JoshChambers]

Powerful...

Worth 4 minutes of your time.

All aspiring leaders — this is what leadership is about.

@TeamCoachBuzz 💪

[Coach Holzhauer @CatsBoysBball]

No quit in this group. Great come from behind victory tonight in the Sectional Final against the #2 seed Labrae. Down 35-22 at the half, down 45-34 to start the 4th. Grant Hartley scored 19 of his 24 in the 2nd half including the game winner with 3.8 secs left🏀 Cats win 55-54👊

[Coach Mac 🏀 @BballCoachMac]

"Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you.

If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will shortcut you"

- Michael Jordan

[Reid Ouse @reidouse]

The difference between good & great

Effort and energy level are two things that great players never have to be coached on.

[Lorain County Sports Network @WOBLWDLWSPORTS]

@CatsBoysBball Blake Moore is our @HoopTechcle player of the game as Keystone def. Black River 57-48 💪
#LoCoHoops

Shirt By: @LakeScreen

[Matt Lisle @CoachLisle]

Geno Auriemma was asked how every single player on his team is so enthusiastic.

He gave an answer that every young athlete should hear 👏

[Matt Hackenberg @CoachHackGO]

Quotes to hang in your locker room:

-Body language never whispers, it screams

-Success is not owned, it's rented. And the rent is due every day

-Never be the player whose body language is louder than their voice

-TGHT - The Game Honors Toughness

[Buckets Basketball @BucketsBball_]

This man casually dropped the best definition of discipline

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Jay Wright said, "Where is your mindset after something bad happens to you?...The fact is, none of us controls what happens to us in life - but we do control our responses to those circumstances."

Your attitude is a daily choice.

It's a choice to respond to adversity, not surrender to it.

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

7 Ways to Get Rid of That Negative Attitude:
1. Take Responsibility for Your Thoughts and Actions - Recognize that you have the power to control how you respond. By taking responsibility, you shift from a passive to an active role. You are better able to manage your emotions and this leads to a more empowered and positive outlook. Your thoughts shape your reality.

2. Regulate your Self-Talk - Acknowledge unproductive thoughts as mere mental events and redirect your focus towards constructive, task-related thoughts or phrases that build confidence.
• Your thoughts influence your feelings and emotions.
• Your thoughts, feelings, and emotions influence your behaviors.
• Your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviors influence your performance.
Know the phrases and dialogue that help you feel a certain way.

3. Adhere to the No Complaining Rule - Challenge yourself to avoid complaining, steering your mind towards solutions instead of problems. This practice cultivates a solution-oriented mindset. It reduces your negativity and negative self-talk. Complaining less opens doors to more hope and possibility.

4. Practice Being 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. This helps you identify negative patterns and replace them with positive ones. It improves your self-awareness and mental fitness. As you reflect, you learn and grow.

5. 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.

6. Create a Change in Your Habits, Mindset, and Language - Accept change and direct change in your daily routine. Small changes lead to significant transformations. Look at what you consume, how you talk, how you start the day, and how you end the day. These changes collectively can transform your overall perspective, leading to a more joyful and fulfilling life.

7. Engage in Physical Activity and Self-Care - Regular physical activity boosts your mood and overall well-being. Say it and do it. It helps to combat stress and negativity, making you feel more energetic and positive. Exercise not only changes your body but also your mind.

"The most important characteristic any of us have is our attitude. It’s a concept that permeates everything you do. We all bring our attitude to every situation."- Jay Wright
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[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

“Handle hard better”

[Jake Kolar @JakeKolar10]

@gregmorgan1984 Yes we did! Played very well in the 2nd half

[Jake Kolar @JakeKolar10]

So proud of the effort from ALL 9 of my guys tonight against a very good Ridgeville team. This freshman class at Keystone is going to be special 🏀

[Coach Holzhauer @CatsBoysBball]

Solid performance by our freshmen over at Vermilion🏀
Keystone 47
Vermilion 27

[Alan Stein, Jr. @AlanSteinJr]

You have put in the work during the unseen hours to earn the right to take more more shots or to get more minutes. Star in the role you have, work for the role you want.

[Alan Stein, Jr. @AlanSteinJr]

You need to work to star in your role to the best of your ability. You star in the role you have. You work for the role you want.

[Duke Men’s Basketball @DukeMBB]

Ready to launch 🚀

#HereComesDuke 😈

[Alan Stein, Jr. @AlanSteinJr]

It's been physiologically proven that you can actually transfer energy through human touch. You can actually raise someone's game through touch.

[Coach Holzhauer @CatsBoysBball]

An old Patriot Athletic Conference feel to this year’s bracket. We will be traveling to Brookside for the sectional championship🏀

[Drew Maddux @DrewMaddux]

Energy Giver vs. Energy Vampire

It’s your choice! 💯

Never underestimate the positive effect one person (YOU) can make!

Positive energy and negative energy are contagious...use your influence to effect positive change!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

What does being “Coachable” look like?

▪️Eye contact
▪️Nodding when listening
▪���Good body language
▪️Always looking to improve
▪️Seek feedback from coach
▪️Growth mindset
▪️No excuses
▪️Leave ego at the door
▪️Being humble
▪️Accept criticism

#CultureWins