Riley Balsmeyer

❤ Jesus is the Way, the Truth, the Life ❤

Alabama A&M '18 | Miami University '20

[Tom Crean @TomCrean]

When your teammate is struggling —pick them up.

When your teammate is tired— pump them up.

When your teammate is distant — pull them up.

When your teammate is rolling — build them up.

There is always something you can do to help your teammates. And then another thing.

[Teddy Mitrosilis @TMitrosilis]

Navy SEALs have a saying.

You may find it helpful.

When something sucks, they look at each other and say:

"FULL BENEFIT"

It’s an instant mindset shift.

• Hiking and it starts pouring rain?
• Driving and your car breaks down?
• Working on a project and lost a draft?

FULL BENEFIT.

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LESSON: Adversity is an opportunity

The message is simple.

Every adversity is an opportunity.

• To grow
• To learn
• To evolve
• To get stronger
• To become better

These moments forge us if we let them.

The next time you're facing something hard, welcome it.

Work through the process.

Learn the lessons.

Reap the full benefit.

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[Riley Balsmeyer @RBalsmeyer]

@Balsyball Definitely you!! 💜

[Lizzie Nessling @CoachNess45]

Every coach had a coach that inspired them to be a coach.

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

So true! 🧡

[Riley Balsmeyer @RBalsmeyer]

Use the QR code to sign up your Littles for Youth Camp!!

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

You can’t control the actions of others but you can control your own. Every day you can decide to love deeper, serve greater and care more.

[Riley Balsmeyer @RBalsmeyer]

“You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

[Sahar Nusseibeh @Coach_Sahar]

Without being stretched, there is no Growth.

Without being uncomfortable, no Growth.

Without challenge, again..nothing.

But also…

Without a positive light, there is no Growth.

Without encouragement, no Growth.

Without Grace, nothing.

Growth comes from both, & all.

[Coach Balsmeyer @Balsyball]

Day 1 of mat drills!

[Riley Balsmeyer @RBalsmeyer]

@SolanaJade LOVE this!! Congratulations!!

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Do the hard, uncomfortable, difficult thing. Struggle, fall down, fail. Get up, realize you’re fine and that you’re stronger than you thought you were. Face the next difficult thing with more confidence. Rinse, repeat.

Keep showing up.
🪵🪓

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

Never complain about something you’re not willing to change.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

Many prioritize winning over growth and development.
Sadly, in sports, the pursuit of victory often comes at the cost of meaningful personal progress & character development.
Let's not forget the journey and what it teaches us along the way.
Coach the player - teach the person.

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

Character…

[Miami Athletics @MiamiRedHawks]

Happy National Chili Day to our friends at @Skyline_Chili‼️ Hear from @MiamiOH_VBall Head Coach @ConditCarolyn about her favorite food and memories around Skyline!

#NationalChiliDay

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

Life teaches us all… Stay the course

[Riley Balsmeyer @RBalsmeyer]

@SolanaJade 🤣🤣

[Coach Hines 🇺🇸 @CoachKurtHines]

Love today as if we’re not promised tomorrow (because we’re not)!