And that “ price “ resulted in 8 NCAA Championships.
“ Yes, it’s tough around here. And I am not easy to play for. And that’s because there is a price to pay for winning. But a coach doesn’t throw you to the wolves unless they think you have some wolf in you “.
Pat Summitt
Great coaches are HARD on those they coach!
They:
H - Have high expectations
A - Are selfless in all they do
R - Relentlessly lead and love
D - Do the little things daily
PLAYERS: Are you taking short cuts now that could cost your team in the long run? How you do everything is how you do anything. Are you the kind of person your teammates can count on? Great teams have great teammates.
“Winning isn’t 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.
The game is never over.
The secret of the game is in doing your best.
To persist & endure.”-Pat Summitt
COACHES: The way that you were coached, the way you liked to be coached, or the way you've had success coaching in the past may not work with your next team. Continue to grow, adapt, and learn as a coach. Each team has different dynamics and every player is unique.
COACHES: Our team's true culture is like an iceberg with most of it unseen. The unseen part makes or breaks our team.
What goes on in a dorm room, cafeteria, back of the bus, or locker room is our true culture. How are we equipping our players for when we are not around?
"If you want to improve the quality of your results, start by examining the quality of your process." @Justinsua
Effort, discipline, and sacrifice are not for everyone.
But neither is playing time, winning, or success.
“Sometimes the only way to develop mental toughness and discipline is you have to be able to overcome hard. You’ve got to push yourself even when you get tired, even when you feel like you can’t go. That’s when you take the next step,” Nick Saban @AlabamaFTBL