MacKenzie Bloem

3rd Grade Teacher at Gilbert Intermediate. Social Studies, Science, and Nonfiction Reading. High School Varsity Volleyball Coach.

[Gilbert CSD @gilbert_schools]

JOB OPPORTUNITY!

The Gilbert High School volleyball program is looking to hire an assistant coach to start immediately.

If you or someone you know may be interested in the position, please view the flyer below and contact AD Ian Smith at [email protected].

#GilbertPride

[MacKenzie Bloem @MissBloemsClass]

We had a great class party today! We earned our party by getting class tiger tickets for following the 7 habits! We finished reading the book Matilda, so of course we had to build a fort, have some snacks, and watch the movie! #TigersTogether #GrowGreatLeaders #GilbertPride

[MacKenzie Bloem @MissBloemsClass]

The 3rd grade Student Leadership Team organized a litter clean up around our Gilbert Schools. We synergized to help clean up for Earth Day. #TigersTogether #GrowGreatLeaders

[MacKenzie Bloem @MissBloemsClass]

@TysonVeidt Congrats Coach!

[MacKenzie Bloem @MissBloemsClass]

It was a great day at She Coaches! How lucky am I to get to learn and coach with other awesome coaches and athletes! #SheCoaches2023

[MacKenzie Bloem @MissBloemsClass]

Yesterday we had our first class celebration! Our class synergized to earn class tiger tickets. They chose to have a tech party this time. #GilbertPride

[Gilbert CSD @gilbert_schools]

Photos from last night's 3-1 volleyball win over Carroll have now been posted to our photo website. To view all 113 photos in the gallery and download what you want, go here: https://t.co/5csDkDT2Vq

#GilbertPride #TigersTogether

[MacKenzie Bloem @MissBloemsClass]

@GHS_Ian

[Gilbert Tiger Athletics @GHSTIGERS_AD]

Buy your 2023-24 activity passes now! Passes are the most economical way to see the Tigers compete all year long. There are different options at the link, including student passes.

GO TIGERS!

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[MacKenzie Bloem @MissBloemsClass]

@TroyBanning Thank you for all of your hours of hard work!!!

[Iowa State Volleyball @CycloneVB]

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀

We are looking for Game Helpers to help at our home matches this season!

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[MacKenzie Bloem @MissBloemsClass]

10 days to register for Gilbert Volleyball Youth Camp! #GilbertPride #TigersTogether https://t.co/N85U0mMAwp

[Coach the Coaches @WinningCoaches]

GREAT TEAM CULTURES HAVE:

1-Selflessness
2-Agreed upon Values
3-All-in Commitment
4-Teachable Attitudes
5-Zero Entitlement
6-Intense Work-ethic
7-Common Respect
8-Great Communication
9-Unconditional Love

~via @CoachCollinsJMM

[MacKenzie Bloem @MissBloemsClass]

@TroyBanning We are so lucky to have you at Gilbert! Thank you for all of your hard work!

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

7 WAYS ATHLETES CAN SHOW THAT THEY ARE COACHABLE ...

1️⃣ Attitude of gratitude
2️⃣ Good body language
3️⃣ Respectful eye contact
4️⃣ Do things without being asked
5️⃣ Do what you're supposed to do
6️⃣ Listen when someone is speaking
7️⃣ Ask questions that benefit the team

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Jerry Rice said, "I think my secret is that there's no shortcuts for hard work, determination, and having that don't give up attitude."

He knew there was no such thing as an overnight sensation.

Success is doing the work.

His greatest ability wasn't his speed, it was his mindset, work ethic, and hands.

Here are the 6 principles that made Jerry Rice the best WR of all-time:
1. Put in the work every day
Jerry Rice took 2 weeks off after the season and that was it! He started getting back into his 2x days running and lifting every day from 7am-1pm.

To build longevity and success, you need to put in the work regardless of what other people are doing.

2. Be intentional
Jerry Rice said, "Little things, big victories." He wasn't the fastest, but he practiced everything he did down to the last detail.
• Run precise patterns
• Practice evading defenders
• Lift to outmuscle others
• Jump to win jump balls

You have to spend time being intentional and practicing what matters.

3. Strive for perfection, accept excellence
Jerry Rice wanted to be perfect every game. He might have had 200 yards, but he was upset about a missed block or an imprecise route. He always told himself, “You can’t be complacent.”

Have a growth mindset because your mindset keeps you motivated to grow, learn, and be better.

4. Hustle Never Stops
In team workouts, Jerry Rice was famous for his hustle. • He would sprint to the end zone after each reception while others walked
• He would practice long after the team had gone home

Who do you think was still running fresh at the end of the game? Your hustle can be your differentiator if you prepare.

5. Fear of failure can be your engine
• He was afraid of letting his dad down.
• He was afraid of letting his team down.
• He was afraid of letting himself down.
He always said, "Work ethic and always giving 100 percent. I didn't want to look back and regret not giving everything."

When you show up and do the work, you feel confident and not afraid because you know in your heart that you gave everything you had.

6. Excellence is in doing, trying, and discipline
3 weeks after winning the SB in 1995, he was seen running sprints and catching passes from the groundskeeper.

Jerry Rice in an interview said, “I had to be great. The only way I knew how to do anything was to outwork, outperform, and outplay everyone else”

Summary
1. Put in the work every day
2. Be intentional
3. Strive for perfection, accept excellence
4. Hustle Never Stops
5. Fear of failure can be your engine
6. Excellence is in doing, trying, and discipline

I love his example because he was the greatest and his most distinct skills were his work ethic, mindset, and attitude.

"Overnight success stories take a long time." - Steve Jobs
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[MacKenzie Bloem @MissBloemsClass]

Our first week of summer workouts is complete! We were also able to have a fueling conversation with Ellen from Performance Collective. #GilbertVB

[Gilbert CSD @gilbert_schools]

A Spring Season To Remember: Our Story

Narrated beautifully by Pat Stahr.

#GilbertPride #TigersTogether

https://t.co/FBaLPpaHwS

[MacKenzie Bloem @MissBloemsClass]

Gilbert Youth Volleyball Camps!
July 31-August 1 for entering grades 6-8
August 2-August 3 for entering grades 3-5 #GilbertVB #GilbertCSD https://t.co/N85U0mMAwp

[Gilbert Tiger Athletics @GHSTIGERS_AD]

Reminder to order your volleyball gear now. The store closes on June 12th. https://t.co/OPpDrM43jX