Jay Bilas said, "Toughness is a skill. I don't think we're all born tough. You learn about toughness through your experience."
You build toughness through small physical wins.
• It means resilience.
• It means endurance.
• It means emotional regulation.
What separates you from the rest?
You can’t talk about “I’m willing to do anything to get better” and then not be willing to do what it takes when it’s inconvenient for you. Prepare to separate by doing what others aren’t always willing to do - remain consistent.
John Wooden said, "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."
Character is CHOOSING to do what's right even when it's hard.
It's what you choose to do.
Today felt like waking up on Christmas morning! It is finally time to head to our first team camp of the year! So excited to watch this group compete. 💪🏼🏐🐾 #ittakeswhatittakes
Hello everyone! Our volleyball team is asking for help for this upcoming season. Please click the link below or scan the QR code. Your help will go towards meals for our girls and camp fees for the summer. We appreciate your help making our program better!
https://t.co/zCxTyz6RNP
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!
The value of sports is that they BUILD your character. The reality is that they will also REVEAL your character. Nobody’ll remember how many points you scored, but they’ll remember how hard you worked/what kind of teammate you were. Like it or not, your character is your legacy!
Parenting your child after a game:
1) Congratulate on a win
-This recognizes team success which is most important.
2) Feed them healthy food
-Recovery starts with diet and hydration. Nourish your child well.
3) Encourage/recognize high fives and good body language
-Being a great teammate and having a good attitude are so important, regardless of role. Emphasize and recognize it.
4) Compliment on their performance
-After making it about the team discuss your child’s performance but be positive. Now isn’t the time to be critical.
5) Praise a teammate
-Recognizing the success of a teammate shows you care about the team. Choose different teammates to compliment to your child after each game.
6) Don’t criticize the officiating or coaching
-Maybe the officials blew some key calls. Perhaps the coach is bad. The moment you criticize them to your child is the moment you teach them to blame others instead of take responsibility for what they control.
7) Say, “I love you and I am proud of you.”
-You are their parent; reinforce your love constantly by saying it!