MLE PE

An inside look into Maple Lake Elementary PE!

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[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Your captain sets your ceiling.

8 things great captains do that average ones don’t.

Which one is hardest to find? 👇

1. They hold teammates accountable so the coach doesn’t have to.

2. They lead harder in practice than in games.

3. They check on the player who’s struggling before the coach notices.

4. They own losses without pointing fingers.

5. They make the bench feel as important as the starters.

6. They know when to pump the team up and when to settle it down.

7. They protect the culture when no one is watching.

8. They make their teammates better just by being in the room.

Your captain is either raising or lowering your ceiling.

Choose them carefully.
Develop them intentionally. 🏆

[Maple Lake Hoops @MLHSIrishHoops]

The MLHS GBB welcomes new head coach Breanna Grieve to the staff this upcoming season! 🍀🏀💚

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

A goldfish memory.
Biscuits with the boss.
Believe.

Ted Lasso hid 7 leadership lessons in a sitcom. Here they are. 🔥

1: BRING POSITIVE ENERGY - Ted is incredibly positive and optimistic, even in adversity. He encourages his team to focus on their strengths and celebrate their successes, no matter how small.

TL: "I do love a locker room. It smells like potential."

2: SHOW EMPATHY - Ted is empathetic and takes the time to get to know his players personally. It is all about RELATIONSHIPS with Ted.

TL: "Your body is like day-old rice. If it ain't warmed up properly, something real bad could happen."

3: BE AUTHENTIC - Ted is authentic and genuine. He doesn't try to be anyone other than himself. He is honest with his players and colleagues, even when it is difficult.

TL: "You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It's a goldfish. Do you know why? It's got a 10-second memory."

4: USE HUMOR - Ted has a great sense of humor. He uses it to diffuse tension and bring his team together. He doesn't take himself too seriously and encourages his players to have fun and enjoy the game.

TL: "It's kind of like back in the '80s when 'bad' meant 'good.'"

5: BE COLLABORATIVE - Ted believes in collaboration and teamwork. He encourages his players to work together.

TL: "I promise you there is something worse out there than being sad, and that's being alone and being sad. Ain't no one in this room alone."

6: BE A CONNECTOR - Ted is a connector of people. He understands that a connected team is a winning team.

TL: "If you care about someone, and you got a little love in your heart, there ain't nothing you can't get through together."

7: BE CURIOUS! - Ted does not know it all. He does not have all the answers. He does have ALL of the questions. But he is curious!

TL: "I feel like we fell out of the lucky tree and hit every branch on the way down, ended up in a pool of cash and Sour Patch Kids."

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[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Talent gets you noticed.
TNT keeps you elite.

Takes No Talent to:

→ Show up on time
→ Give full effort
→ Bring a great attitude
→ Listen and stay humble
→ Be a good teammate

TNT changes everything.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

High confidence.
Low ego.

That’s the sweet spot.

Confidence says, “I belong.”
Ego says, “I’ve arrived.”

One keeps you growing.
The other keeps you stuck.

The best athletes believe in themselves, and still crave coaching.

That’s the difference.

[Aaron Hegle @aaronhegle]

So proud of this young man! Making all conference in the toughest conference in the state is no joke! Continue putting in that work when no one’s watching. Futures bright!!

[MLE PE @MLE_PE]

@BHS_BoysHoops @aaronhegle Congrats Coach! Job well done!

[MLE PE @MLE_PE]

So many great moments during #MLEPE with Dojo Karate! Thank you Mr. Hourscht, Mr. Lowe, Mr. Steffens, and Miss Klein! @dojokaratemedin

[MLE PE @MLE_PE]

Dojo Karate takes over #MLEPE!
#DISCIPLINE
#FOCUS
#RESPECT

@MapleLakeISD881

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Some athletes mirror the room.
The great ones change it.

Be the thermostat.
Be the tonesetter.
Lead with energy.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

"Every single day in every walk of life, ordinary people do extraordinary things!"

Jimmy V 🥇.

Be the best version of yourself that you can be. And always remember...

If it is to be, it is up to me.

🎥 Jimmy Valvano

[Maple Lake Hoops @MLHSIrishHoops]

Congrats to all of our award winners tonight🍀🏀💚

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Body language never whispers.
It shouts confidence… or doubt.

[Maple Lake Irish AD @ML_IrishAD]

Boys Basketball gets the #13 seed and will travel to St. Cloud Cathedral on Thursday night.

[Mike Rowe @SuptMikeRowe]

1440 Deposit - What will you invest in today?

[MLE PE @MLE_PE]

@MLHSIrishHoops Always the best practice day of the year!

[Mike Rowe @SuptMikeRowe]

Great share @coachajkings

Pat Summitt on Competing
“We keep score in life because it matters. It counts. It matters. Too many people opt out and never discover their own abilities because they fear failure."

[Coach Vint @coachvint]

This!