PD Phys Ed Dept

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

It's not a line.
It's a measurement.
A measurement of commitment.
A measurement of sacrifice.
A measurement of discipline.
A measurement of integrity.
A measurement of fortitude.
A measurement of effort.
How do you measure up to 'the line'?

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

What is the difference between Coachable and Uncoachable players?

Coachable Players:
- Seek feedback
- Accept coaching
- Ask questions

Uncoachable Players
- Know it all already
- Always have an excuse
- Get defensive

Be Coachable.

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Let your kids be coached. Let them get used to coaches holding them accountable. If you save your children from discomfort & hardship, you often keep them from realizing their own strength, abilities. Let them grow their character so they can become confident, independent adults!

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Don Meyer said, "You can pick the captains, but you can't pick the leaders. Whoever controls the locker room controls the team."

Leadership is about your behavior.

People follow leaders, not titles.

Your title doesn't make you a leader, but here are 7 things that do:
1. Your Actions - Actions speak louder than words. You show leadership through your actions more effectively than through your title. This matters because actions are visible and tangible evidence of your commitment and capability.

2. Your Example - You lead by example. The standards you set through your own behavior are the ones people will follow. This matters because it establishes a benchmark for work ethic and values within the team.

3. Your Attitude - Your attitude sets the tone for everyone. A positive, proactive attitude can motivate others and drive a team forward. It's crucial because it directly affects the morale and the overall atmosphere of your environment.

4. Your Character - Your character defines who you are as a person and a leader. Consistently demonstrating virtues like integrity, courage, and humility sets an example for others. Strong character builds respect and trust, ensuring that others not only follow you, but also admire, trust, and believe in you.

5. Your Drive - Leadership requires a relentless pursuit of goals. The internal force to achieve and push boundaries inspires others to strive for their best. It's important because it creates a culture of growth, ambition, and progress.

6. Your Resilience - Leadership demands resilience in the face of challenges. Your ability to remain steadfast, learn from setbacks, and continue forward builds toughness and strength. This quality is important because it helps others persevere through those inevitable challenging times.

7. Your Empathy - Understanding and sharing the feelings of others make you approachable and respected as a leader. Empathy allows you to care and connect with your others on a deeper level. This is foundational to connection, loyalty, and teamwork.

[SageOnTheStage @sage_stage]

Wonder how many were from their parents too?

[Matt Lisle @CoachLisle]

Geno Auriemma was asked how every single player on his team is so enthusiastic.

He gave an answer that every young athlete should hear 👏

[PD Phys Ed Dept @SaintsPhysEd]

❤️ https://t.co/frq0WKl7fe

[Scott Battas, CMAA @coachb83]

I fully understand club sports and the purpose behind them. My own kids play and will continue to play in these types of programs. My issues is this: Please stop making kids feel guilty for trying to be a valued member of their high school programs in a different sport! What I am sick of, is clubs expect high school teams to always work around their big events, but if the club is asked to work around the HS program, the kids are threatened with no longer being on that team, or even better, told they can’t be on a certain team next year if they miss a particular tournament. There is value in club sports, especially as far as individual skills and competition level. There are also lessons in HS sports that cannot be taught in club, like playing in front of 2,000 fans in an emotional environment, with your towns name across your chest. There is value in learning how to perform in those types of situations and the pressure that comes with it! Student sections rushing the floor after huge wins are memories kids deserve to share as well! Just tired of the guilt trips and ultimatums that are forced on these kids as their careers continue. We are all in the kid business and must make them a priority physically and mentally. We must continue to find ways to work together in this arena , while promoting the idea that kids can play multiple sports if they choose to, and be encouraged by both sides to do so!

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"Touch the line.
The lesson is so valuable.
If you don't touch the line out there, you ain't touching the line in the weight room - in the depth chart.
And then all of the sudden, you are mad that you aren't where you want to be.
It all goes together.
Just be a good dude that touches the line in every avenue of your life, I promise you won't regret that."   @LewisCaralla

[CANWNT @CANWNT]

Some Canadian celeb shout-outs for the real star today 🇨🇦

#ThankYouSinc 🐐

[Canada Soccer @CanadaSoccerEN]

Dear Christine: A Letter from Canada 🇨🇦✉️

#ThankYouSinc 🐐

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

PLAYERS: When your coach doesn't play you, they aren't disrespecting you or hating on you. They are respecting your teammates and loving the team. Good coaches play the players that make up the best team and that are the most trusted team members. Become that kind of teammate.

[PD Phys Ed Dept @SaintsPhysEd]

Congratulations to our junior girls cross country team who won LOSSA and are off to OFSAA! Good luck team! #gosaintsgo #blueandgoldforever

[York Regional Police @YRP]

Missing Youth- YRP is seeking public assistance to locate a 14-year-old girl from Richmond Hill.
She is 5'1", 105 lbs., and has shoulder-length blonde hair.

[PD Phys Ed Dept @SaintsPhysEd]

Hello Gr 9 Saints! We cannot wait to meet you. Please remember that all students taking Phys Ed need their Phys Ed uniform for the start of the semester. Order yours today to ensure you’ve got yours for day 1! https://t.co/NwVYPEZtmm

[Next Level Baseball @nextlevelbb]

Players....Big difference between Thanks and Thank You. Get in the habit of using highly respectful vocabulary. Eliminate, man-dude-yea-nah-etc. from your vocabulary when talking to coaches/teachers/adults/etc. Being respectful is an all the time thing.

[PD Phys Ed Dept @SaintsPhysEd]

Such a great message and a good reminder!

[Baseball Dudes Inc. 🇺🇸⚾️ @BaseballDudes48]

Dear Parents:

It goes fast!! We have three children. Our oldest (boy) is 20, our middle (boy) will be 18 in a month and our youngest (girl) will be 15 in a few months. All three have played youth sports at some point with our youngest getting ready for HS volleyball and rides horses competitively.

We talk a lot about youth sports, how to play them, teach them and support our kids playing them. But in the end it’s about the people we are raising. Helping them become the best people they can be. This youth and amateur sports part of their life is a temporary phase. In the end it will have been such a short part of their life but a phase that can help set them up for success in life. I suggest being very careful of letting the “game” become bigger than what it really is and make sure there is a relentless focus on the process of personal growth it provides.