Winning brings memorable moments. However, the battle provides more meaning than the victory. The test will also cement the relationship more so than the trophy. Just give me 1 more day to compete with my teams over any win.
USA 🇺🇸 not playing bad. Finding space easily to advance play and create chances. Sharper w/ service into area and take chances in 2nd half. Colombia 🇨🇴 showing why they haven’t lost in a long time!
I never post these, but this 1 is special to me. I came to @IowaWesternCC to fit in, not to stand out; though w/ the impossible job to elevate the best W⚽️ program. Special because all @GoReivers programs are elite, not 1 or 2. Proud to be part of a dept that raises the standard.
The answers to these questions serve as a great motivator for me to improve. It requires change, but it is exactly what we expect from our players during this time too. Have grace for yourself & become better.
Coaches: As you prescribe summer IDPs for your players, remember yours, which should always start with self-reflection. I start with these 3 questions & the answers always provide me with enough motivation to be better:
3. Did I take enough pictures?
Was I intentional and purposeful with the moments I planned to create? If you want to make a lasting impact, you have to create moments that will be etched in to their memories forever.
I try to build groups that practice elite levels of empathy, I am grateful that I had teams that showed me exactly how by having elite empathy for an imperfect coach but still put their trust in me & allowed me to grow along w/them. Great teams can shape and influence coaches.
@MarlonLeBlanc4 is one of the best coaches for young athletes in any league. Happy to have had the chance to get to know him over the last 3 seasons & loved this interview with him:
Parents:
Seasons end, most in failure.
Remind child it isn't the result that matters, the HOW & INTENSITY with which they have fought & competed is what matters.
The final performance is simply an outward expression of the love they’ve had have for their team.
Great players are 💯 needed. Always. But a leaders job is to get great players to shine within the identity of a team & style of play transforming a good team with great players into a great team where everyone shines & everyone wins.