We are excited to announce the hiring of Beth Modaff to lead the #BreckVB program this upcoming fall! Beth focuses on technical mastery, mental toughness, and leadership for her program and we are thrilled to have her here!
This is Jim Thorpe. Look closely at the photo and you'll see that he's wearing different socks and shoes. This wasn't a fashion statement. It was the 1912 Olympics, and Jim, a Native American from Oklahoma, represented the U.S. in track and field.
On the morning of his competitions, his shoes were stolen. Luckily, Jim ended up finding two shoes in a garbage can. That's the pair that he's wearing in the photo. But one of the shoes was too big, so he had to wear an extra sock.
Wearing these shoes, Jim won two gold medals that day. This is a perfect reminder that you don't have to resign to the excuses that have held you back.
So what if life hasn't been fair? What are you going to do about it today? Whatever you woke up with this morning; stolen shoes, ill health, failed relationships, failed business, don't let it stop you from running your race. You can experience more in life if you'll get over the excuses and get on with living. You can have reasons or you can have results, but you can't have both.
May we all strive to keep running in this life no matter what the problem with our shoes - life - may be.
Now be happy and go for gold as you "Live Life With No Regrets".
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28 pieces of coaching advice after 28 years in coaching ๐.
1. It is all about relationships. Work to build relationships with your players.
2. Play the long game with culture. There are no shortcuts to success.
Stop making decisions based on what you think people will think about you, and start making decisions based on your purpose and values.
Be motivated by your potential, not their opinion.
Be positive even when theyโre negative.
Take ownership even when they donโt.
Be consistent even when they arenโt.
Communicate even when they donโt.
Believe even when they doubt.
Care even when they donโt.
They donโt control how you show up. You do.
Live the standard.
Just as a house needs a strong foundation to withstand the pressure of a destructive storm, coaches need a FOUNDATION OF PURPOSE to withstand all of the negative pressures that mount against us in the highly competitive climate where we function.
Know your WHY and build upon it.
You wonโt like it sometimes, but you find out that the people in your life who donโt allow you to take shortcuts or make excuses & hold you accountable, are the people who care for you the most. Itโs not personal. Itโs all about teaching you, preparing you & helping you improve!
The people you surround yourself with shape who you are.
We like to think of our morals, ethics, and behaviors as entirely within our control, but the truth is we are nudged by those we spend time with. Itโs why forming the right culture is vital to any team or organization
Your youth program doesnโt have to create the next great player, it has to develop a love of the game in players so each player dreams of being a great player in your program.
ATHLETES: Talent opens the door to the next level.
But once the door is open, what do coaches look for?
Here is a list of 7 traits next-level coaches look for in athletes.
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On your phone before performing?
Research finds being on your phone before practice:
-Impairs decision making in Volleyball players
-Reduce training gains on swimming and endurance performance.
Scrolling doesn't prime you for performing or learning.
Having a coach who believes in you/always stays positive is one thing, but having a coach who TEACHES you to believe in yourself, be a positive force, keep a great attitude is uncommon & underrated. Those are the types of coaches who impact kids, make a difference, change lives!