Rachel Mease

| Wife | Boy Mom | Wannabe Professional Pickleball Player | Former 🏀 Coach

[New York Liberty @nyliberty]

"If you can shoot, you can shoot."

💯 @sabrina_i20

[NBA @NBA]

Stephen vs. Sabrina lived up to the hype!

Watch two of the best shooters in the world go at it, with Stephen Curry taking home the belt 🔥🎯

[Jack Appleby @jappleby]

Dunkin just won the best Super Bowl ad.

It’s hysterical, has big name celebs, has cameos that actually add to the ad, and is ridiculously memorable. Perfect in every way.

https://t.co/w9OMF6TzHN

[Dr. Erin Henderson @DrErinHenderson]

A study by Ernst & Young found that 94% of female executives played sports….with almost half playing at the college level.

If your goal of playing sports is just a college scholarship, you need to think bigger about the experience you’re gaining.

#NGWSD

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

In 2004, Kevin Mawae was an all-pro center who had played 157 straight games.

But in Week 2, he broke his right hand; the hand he used to snap the ball.

His position coach thought he'd be out for weeks. He asked him, "What're you going to do?"

Kevin said, "What are you talking about? I am going to play."

That next week, the team had a bye week so Kevin went out that week and practiced snapping with his left hand!

For context, that is completely unheard of for a center.

Kevin said, "At the time, I had played 157 games straight. I had to find a way to play. During the bye week, I would go out and practice left handed during seven-on-seven periods and snap to the quarterbacks."

He kept working every day with Chad Pennington until Chad was comfortable.

He asked Herm Edwards, the head coach, if he could play and Herm agreed as long as there weren't any mistakes.

Well, there weren't.

The next week versus the Dolphins, Kevin Mawae played every snap at center except for one near the goal-line where he switched to guard.

He refused to let that broken hand affect him, his team, or his streak.

He snapped with his left hand for 6 weeks while his right hand fully healed.

That year, Kevin Mawae started all 16 games and Jets RB Curtis Martin led the league in rushing. He was the oldest leading rusher in NFL history.

Takeaway 1: Resilience isn't talent or luck, it's your ability to adapt and overcome.
Kevin's determination to continue playing despite a broken hand demonstrates remarkable resilience. He adapted to his circumstances and was willing to learn how to snap with his left hand. His story highlights the importance of being flexible and resourceful in the face of challenges.

Challenges are inevitable. Resilience allows you to face tough situations, persevere, and grow stronger through setbacks.

Takeaway 2: Leadership is action and commitment to the team.
Kevin's actions reflect strong leadership and commitment to his team. His refusal to let an injury sideline him and his dedication to the team showed a deep sense of responsibility. He took the action to practice on his off-week to play and ensure his quarterback's comfort with the change.

Leadership isn't a title. You lead through your behaviors and your actions actions. The best leaders lead from the front through the example that they set.

“Guys rely on me. They know I’m here each week.’’ - Kevin Mawae

[Federal Student Aid @FAFSA]

🗣️FAFSA Update: This weekend and on Monday, the 2024–25 FAFSA form will be available at https://t.co/ktTmBDJoYe during the following times:

🗓️ Jan. 6, 2024; 12:30–6 p.m. ET

🗓️ Jan. 7, 2024; 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. ET

🗓️ Jan. 8, 2024; Available at 8 a.m. ET

Please know we are working diligently to resolve issues during the soft launch period.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"What we can control every day and every possession is our effort and our attitude.
We don't have control over the results.
But whatever happens on any play, we have control of our attitude on the next play.
We want them to live their lives the same way."
-Jay Wright

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

“If you practice at a high level all the time, you’ll be able to play in a game at a high level all the time. If you don’t do it in practice and you think you’ll be able to do it in a game probably not going to happen,” Nick Saban

[PGC Basketball - Point Guard College @PGCbasketball]

Winners know why they win.
Losers don’t know why they lose.

Losers think:

It’s the coach.
Their teammates.
The refs.

Winners know:

Intangibles win games.
Adherence to the game plan.
Execution, preparation, toughness.

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Commitment > Convenience

[Ball is Psych @BallisPsych]

“Your number one contribution is the energy that you bring to what we’re doing.”

— Geno Auriemma

[Alan Stein, Jr. @AlanSteinJr]

You have put in the work during the unseen hours to earn the right to take more more shots or to get more minutes. Star in the role you have, work for the role you want.

[Emily Valencia @emily_valencia_]

#Committed !! So beyond excited for the next 4… #GoBerg 🧡 @CoachRachFerri @bergwbb @ClarkstonGBB @PR1DE2024BBall

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Before you say you’ll do it, remember: commitments are pledges, not maybes. When you become a member of a team, you commit yourself to every practice, workout, game & adversity. It’s nothing more than your coaches & teammates expect & deserve. Nothing means more than your word!

[Heidelberg University @HeidelbergU]

It's cold and beautiful on Heidelberg University's campus today as we witnessed the breathtaking first snow of the season.

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Effort is a form of respect. Not just for yourself or the coaches you play for, but for the game you play & for all those players who have come before you. Respect the game. Don’t slack. Don’t be indifferent. The effort you give is in direct proportion to the success you make!

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Game day = only 5% of your actual performance. 95% is preparation, practicing & improving. Everyone loves to perform on game day, but more important is how you are using the 95% that prepares you for games. What’s done as a team & individually will be 100% revealed during the 5%!

[Heidelberg University @HeidelbergU]

Heidelberg is excited to announce the newest building addition to our beautiful campus: a 110,000-square-foot Student Athletics, Academic, and Recreation Center coming in the fall of 2025 that will be an asset for ALL students as well as the community.
https://t.co/CdMgvbuS3j

[Heidelberg Athletics @BergAthletics]

Two from @bergwbb score 20 for the first time since Maddy Crawford-Harp and Britt Ulmer in 2020

Tonight, ‘Berg defeated Wooster 94-66

Read recap:
https://t.co/qxZ5vkWgun

[Heidelberg Athletics @BergAthletics]

Excitement is in the air as we reveal the newest addition to our beautiful campus! Go Berg!

Read more here:
https://t.co/lMAnbsrtCu