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[Steven Montoya @steven_montoya]

The more you practice and do the thing, the better you get at doing the thing. The thing could be running, playing a musical instrument, doing math or yo-yo tricks.

Years > months > weeks > single sessions

Realize this and commit to the delayed gratification. You work now to be good later.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

You’re either outworking your competition, or your competition is outworking you. Which way do you want it to be?

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Five characteristics of a “soft” athlete:
1. Can’t take constructive criticism.
2. Afraid of competition.
3. Stays in comfort zone.
4. Gives up easily.
5. Always has excuses.

[Jeff Janssen @janssenleader]

NEXT SEASON'S CHAMPIONS ARE...
What are YOU doing NOW?
#CultureWins

[Coaching Distance @CoachDistance]

Summer = effort.
Fall = pace.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Talent is overrated.

Give me the player who:

✅ Plays to win
✅ Can be trusted
✅ Shows up on time
✅ Listens and learns
✅ Works their tail off
✅ Embraces their role
✅ Makes the right reads
✅ Brings energy every day

Talent without this is a headache.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Don’t just be motivated. Be driven. Set your mind on a goal and stop at nothing until you achieve it!

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

The best athletes have supreme confidence. This isn’t just because they work hard and succeed a lot, but also because they choose to think positive and be confident.

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Balance in life is BS. To achieve almost anything, there are periods where you have to go all-in and singularly focus on one thing. That's fine. The key is being able to step back when YOU choose to.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Being an athlete today isn’t easy.

The pressure. The noise. The expectations.

Sometimes what they need most are simple words that remind them who they are and who they can become.

Here are 10 Phrases Every Athlete Needs to Hear:

1. I believe in you
2. I love watching you play
3. Do your best
4. Be great at what you are good at
5. Love your teammates
6. Next play
7. Make memories
8. Pass the mirror test
9. Lead by example
10. Lead others

Let’s keep building athletes who are confident, grounded, and team-first.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Work hard
Have fun
Think positive
Be coachable
Put the team first
Push through adversity
Trust the process

[Steve Collins @TeachHoopsBBall]

10 Reasons to Play Multiple Sports:

1. Have more fun
2. Make more friends
3. Learn new roles
4. Pursue new goals
5. Learn from different coaches
6. Develop different skills
7. Increase confidence
8. Decrease dropout & burnout
9. Become a better athlete
10. Become a better leader

[Scott Farley @CoachFarley7]

1% better everyday!!

[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 create!

[Coach the Coaches @WinningCoaches]

Student-athletes who skip class, hide in the weight room, disrespect teachers, and make excuses are bad teammates. How you do one thing, is how you’ll do everything. You can’t flip the switch. Being a winner is about being consistently good.

~ via @CoachMongero