Landon School Varsity Rugby

The official Twitter account of Landon's Varsity Rugby Team. Follow this account for scores, highlights, and news!

[Tony Holler @pntrack]

For those of you unaware of the benefits of RPR ⤵️

[Angus Reid @angusreid64]

Love the low to high hand lift. The hips driving forward - again- low to high triggering the feet to drive. Always driving their center of gravity closer to the defender while lifting and driving. Love it.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Jay Wright shares the advice he gives to young athletes.

"Run your own race. Be the best that you can be every day and don't compare yourself to someone ahead of you or even someone behind you."

Your goal is to stay humble and hungry every day.
• Ego is the enemy.
• Comparison kills progress.

You control two things every single day: your effort and your attitude.

He poses 2 questions that you should ask yourself at the end of every day.
1. Did I give my best effort?
2. Did I have a great attitude?

f you didn't, be honest. Then wake up and control what you can.

Best effort. Best attitude. Complete Ownership.
(🎥 Tipping the Scales Podcast)

[Landon Strength & Conditioning @LandonStrength]

https://t.co/otxCgQiqJ0

[Michael Boyle @mboyle1959]

Lots of good/ interesting stuff on X / Twitter today! 👍

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Bill Cowher said, "Get comfortable being uncomfortable...Because that's the only way you could be as good as you can be."

"I pushed them to be as good as they can be, but it doesn't mean I don't care about you as a person."

High standards aren't cruel, they're a sign that you care.

It means pushing people beyond their comfort zone and showing genuine care for people.

Great leaders master the balance of high standards and compassion.

𝟓 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:
1. You challenge people to be their best, not just do their best - It means you encourage your team to stretch beyond their comfort zones. You coach character and growth. Growth happens when get comfortable being uncomfortable. You're no longer satisfied with "good enough" because you believe in people and their potential.

2. You give honest feedback with genuine care - It means you deliver feedback with respect and a focus on growth. Honest feedback builds trust. By communication with compassion, you ensure feedback is received as a tool for improvement, not as an attack.

3. You hold people accountable with support - It means you expect people to meet standards and give them the tools they need to succeed. Accountability without support feels like criticism without direction and support without accountability feels hollow. Ensure people have the coaching, encouragement, and process to do what they need.

4. You lead through example - It means you model the standards that you expect from others. People follow leaders who live their values and they see what you do, not what you say. Take the time to show those values consistently whether it's communication, accountability, or work ethic.

5. You build trust with consistency - It means people know what to expect from you no matter the outcome. Inconsistency breeds uncertainty. Trust grows when people they can count on you and your leadership. It becomes a representation of character and integrity.

Bottom Line: Leading with high standards and compassion isn’t easy because it requires intentionality, self-awareness, and a deep commitment to others’ growth.
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The video comes from Bill Cowher's interview with Trey Wingo (@wingoz) on Half-Forgotten History. A great listen if you want to hear more on Bill's story!

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Sleep is the best performance enhancer there is.

Before you worry about magic supplements or buying the latest recovery gadget, figure out how to get your 7+ hours.

[Joe Kelly @BarefootAthlete]

Best movement podcast I’ve listen to in a long time 👌

[Coach Will Maynard @harwoodhoya]

I saw a lot of kids today who should be playing a spring sport instead of playing AAU basketball

[Topher Scott @HockeyThinkTank]

I just got off the phone with one of the best hockey directors in the North America. Just does things the right way and really cares about the kids and families in his and other organizations.

Their teams are always ranked at the top of the country on @MYHockeyRanking at the Tier 1 level too so hopefully that keeps the crazies reading.

And if you are one of those crazies who got more excited about that statement than the one about him doing things the right way, I hope what I’m about to say will resonate.

I asked him about the different successes at different birth years he’s seen in his area. What was it about certain birth years that lead to more successful years and more players moving on as they got older?

Were there any striking differences between the coaches, philosophies, standards between the ones that did well and the ones that didn’t?

His answer was awesome. And it goes against what so many believe about youth hockey development.

His answer?

The years that had more success and moved more kids on were the ones that didn’t create the super teams early. The talent was spread out amongst more teams in the area longer. There was a resistance to the urge of shortening the talent pyramid too early.

Amen.

For everyone out there that thinks Mite AAA is a good idea (I’d even say Squirt AAA), or who think that if a kid doesn’t make the Brick their career is over, or who pray on parents selling them on the premise they need to play on a super team before puberty or their development is gonna be left behind…

Retire from the game. You have no clue what you are talking about.

“As many as possible, for as long as possible.”

It’s a standard that I’ve researched from other countries that are top in the world in youth development. It’s an amazing motto they’ve lived by and promoted with their development models.

We do the opposite.

We structure things that drive people out of the game, with super elite AAA stupid crap at the youngest ages being Exhibit A.

Why does Minnesota always send out the most elite players?

“As many as possible for as long as possible.”

Rant done.

[Mark Hoover @MarkHoover71]

If every person who coaches movement, particularly those who coach football receivers/tight ends etc would spend 10 bucks a month and learn from @Tony_Villani_ how the best in the world do it? They’d bring VASTLY more value then the “punch, gather, plant and hip drop” folks or those teaching a big step outside the body/head and shoulder fake combo at the point of separation 😂😂

https://t.co/9KlNCS3pIi

[Mark Hoover @MarkHoover71]

Dear private “wide receiver” coaches (who the athletes I coach “pay”) quit ruining 9 months of me working to teach controlled speed and how to properly run roll 90’s and 135 degree comebacks. It’s absolutely infuriating to watch. Popping your feet 3 or 4 times while your body doesn’t move 1 inch at the point of your break isn’t making anyone better. Just slower.
Spend 10 bucks, get @Tony_Villani_ game speed curriculum. Learn now the actual great TE and WR do it…then I won’t have to throw up all off season. Be a craftsman not a tool.

[Landon School Varsity Rugby @LandonVRugby]

@MashElite No

[Teddy Mitrosilis @TMitrosilis]

Navy SEALs are the most elite warriors on earth.

How do they become that way?

By developing an unbreakable mindset.

Here’s how they do it (and how you can, too):

[Michael Boyle @mboyle1959]

This is why we sprint twice a week, every week! ( PS- where did that stat come from)

[Landon School Varsity Rugby @LandonVRugby]

@tracegallagher Rocky, Remember the Titans, Field of Dreams. Book/ play: Inherit yhe Wind

[Landon School Varsity Rugby @LandonVRugby]

Landon Rugby’s Friday lift https://t.co/UL5cLRxjfL

[Landon School Varsity Rugby @LandonVRugby]

Final rugby score: Landon 31, St John’s 7

[Landon School Varsity Rugby @LandonVRugby]

Landon rugby leading St John’s 31-0 at the half

[Jay Adams @_jayadams_]

Let’s go TB!!