• Immature coaches want attention.
• Average coaches want respect.
• GREAT coaches don’t give a dang either way… They simply show up day in and day out, with the sole purpose of serving those they’re blessed to coach!
On this day in 1981, after 2 years of probing the evidence, I concluded Christianity is true, confessed my sins & received Jesus as my Forgiver & Leader (Jn 1:12). My life has never been the same -- thank God!
His face when these ladies start to sing the Marines’ Hymn tells you everything you need to know—pride, honor, and a lifetime of memories that come rushing back.
Semper Fi, sir 🫡
Coach K once said, "You can either lower your goals to match your effort, or you can raise your effort to match your goals."
No Deposit - No Return.
Everything is earned.
princess treatment doesn’t mean he constantly buys you gifts, drives you everywhere, or covers all your expenses. it means he ensures you never go to bed upset, listens to you, speaks to you with care, holds you gently, and prioritizes you no matter how busy he is
Husbands:
Make her morning coffee.
Fold the clothes without being asked.
Start the dishes.
Bring her flowers.
Watch your tone.
Tell her how beautiful she is.
Speak words of affirmation and life.
Pray out loud with and for her.
She is a gift from God.
SO TREAT HER THAT WAY.
One of my favorite parts of this doc was @jcook2 talking about his realization a few years back that it doesn’t have to be “all business all the time” with his players. To get the most out of them, he needed to have relationships with them on a personal level.
& that hit👏
Disrespect doesn’t just make people feel bad. It leads them to perform worse.
Evidence from medical teams: Even a single insult decreases the quality of diagnoses and procedures. Rudeness disrupts focus and undermines collaboration.
Civility is not optional. It’s vital.
As preseasons start across the country at all levels, here’s what to do if you’re a player fighting for a spot:
🏐 Show up every day wanting to learn something
🏐 Be the best teammate possible but don’t worry about what others are doing
🏐 Work as hard as you can
That’s it.
A piece from @dawnstaley’s incredible #ESPY24 speech accepting the Jimmy V Award. Plenty of gems in here, including acknowledging her team in attendance, but my personal favorite?
“How do I not fight pay disparity when I get paid less but win more” 😮💨
Prince Harry’s acceptance speech for the Patt Tillman Award for Service is worth 5 min of your time. There is no doubt that he is worthy of this award and no doubt that what he is doing is changing lives for the better.