“It’s not crowded at the top. It’s crowded at the bottom. There’s intense competition amongst the mediocre. When you do a little more than is expected you’ll stand out. Consistently do a lot more and you’ll be in a league of your own.” - Dave Anderson
Seniors: Cherish your last HS team camps! There are only a few weeks of summer camp left & the time will go quick! Make sure you compete every second that you get to, cherish time with your teammates, take lots of pictures & make sure to enjoy it because you will miss these days!
One of the biggest misconceptions in developing players for the next level is “Turning weaknesses into a strength.”
We must improve weaknesses to an adequate efficient level.
But massive change will occur when “You become GREAT at what you are good at.”
#Better#Different
Giannis is outstanding: “There’s no failure in sports. There’s good days, bad days, some days you are able to be successful, some days you are not, some days it is your turn, some days it’s not. That’s what sports is about. You don’t always win.”
Player: "We beat them last year."
Coach: "Doesn't matter, get better."
Player: "We have the better record."
Coach: "Doesn't matter, get better."
Player: "We are the higher seed."
Coach: "Doesn't matter, get better."
No matter the past, present, or future, keep getting better.
You don't have to be a superstar to contribute.
You don't have to be a starter to contribute.
You don't have to be healthy to contribute.
No matter what your current role, bring your passion, positivity, and persistence and you will CONTRIBUTE to your team.
#CultureWins
This generation is more concerned with the end result rather than appreciating the journey to get there and the trials and tribulations that come with it.
You can't give up just because you get hit with adversity or it's not happening now. Keep going.
Saban x Kobe on mentality:
Golden Rule:
Pay attention to your self-talk.
Your fact checker:
If I wouldn’t say this to my fave athlete/role model/teammate, I shouldn’t be saying this to myself.
Your mind is always listening.
#MentalGame 🧠 💪🏼