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[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"You don't really own a rule.
You obey them, disobey them, or someone imposes them on you.
But a standard, it's the way you live all the time.
And, you hold other people accountable for them."

Average teams have rules.
Great teams have standards
Set the standard not the rules.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Kirby Smart said, "The disease that creeps into your program is called entitlement...We have a saying around our place, we eat off the floor. If you're willing to eat off the floor, you can be special."

Entitlement is the enemy of hard work.

It's the delusion that you deserve something that you haven't earned.
• Entitlement is the enemy of progress.
• Entitlement means you're lacking in gratitude.
• Entitlement means you're not living with a growth-mindset.

When you realize that you have to earn everything, you don't have a single ounce of entitlement in your bones.

How to Get Entitlement Out of Your Culture
1. Lead by Example - Leaders should demonstrate humility and a non-entitled attitude. Leading by example is not about your position or title, it's about your behavior. When leaders show they don't consider themselves above others, it sets a tone for the team, discouraging entitlement.

2. Create a Culture of Growth - When you have a mindset of excellence and improvement then the growth will never stop. Encourage a place where learning from failures, continuous self-improvement, and personal development are valued. This promotes humility and helps people understand that effort and learning are key to success, not just inherent talent or privilege.

3. Set Clear Expectations and Accountability - When people know what to expect, they know how to act. Clearly define roles, responsibilities, and goals. When team members know what is expected, they understand that success is a result of meeting these objectives, not just a default outcome.

4. Foster a Culture of Gratitude - Create an environment where gratitude and humility are valued. Encourage people to appreciate what they have and the efforts of others. You can be entitled when you are grateful for every day and every opportunity. This mindset will reduce the feelings of entitlement and promote a more cooperative and appreciative culture.

5. Encourage Service and Empathy - Promote activities that involve serving others or contributing to the team. When people know each other and care for each other, they connect and lack feelings of entitlements. It helps drive collaboration, empathy, and service to the team. People understand the value of contributing, as opposed to expecting things without effort.

6. Regularly Assess and Adjust - Continuously evaluate the team's culture and make adjustments as needed. Regular assessment helps identify entitlement issues early and allows for timely interventions to maintain a healthy, collaborative team environment.

"We don't run from hard work; our kids don't run from work. As long as you don't have entitlement in your program, you got a shot." - Kirby Smart
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[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

💯 Bad teammates COMPLAIN about their role.

💯 Good Teammates ACCEPT their role.

💯 Great teammates STAR in their role.

GREAT TEAMS HAVE GREAT TEAMMATES!

[Mike Shaughnessy @mshaughnessy11]

The best players can take hard coaching/accountability

[Matt Hackenberg @CoachHackGO]

"The difference between good teams and great teams is the level of expectations and standards they hold themselves to."

-Geno Auriemma

[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

MJ said, "Every day in practice was a competition so when the game came it was nothing I hadn't already practiced. It was routine. Work ethic eliminates fear."

Navy SEALS say, "You don't rise to the occasion; you sink to the level of your training."

𝑷𝑹𝑬𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑾𝑰𝑵

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

One person in pursuit of excellence raises the standards of everyone around them. And as they strive for greatness they bring out the greatness in others.

Be that one person today.

[Pitt State Athletics 🦍 @PittStGorillas]

Big weekend for Pitt State volleyball 🦍🏐

It begins with a matchup against #10 Nebraska-Kearney Friday night.

@GorillasVB
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[Chaz Wright 🌵 @ChazWrightTV]

WATCH: Did someone say Break Out The BROOMS? 🧹🧹

@GorillasVB sweeps Newman, 3-0, to start conference play, 1-0! 🏐

Figured I'd do some sweeping on set! 😉

@CoachJenGomez @PittStGorillas @JanaeThurston @jjthomasson31 @jadynjackson_ @jericadjackson @carly_clennan @SevilleGates

[Pitt State Volleyball 🏐 @GorillasVB]

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[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

TRUST THE PROCESS

1️⃣Commitment
"How bad do you want it?"

2️⃣Discipline
"It's not about what you feel like doing."

3️⃣Effort
"You get out what you put in."

4️⃣Toughness
"You have to be able to overcome hard."

5️⃣Pride
"Take pride in everything you do."

~ via Nick Saban

[Jacob Lenard @j_lenard]

"I appreciate the recognition...but it really comes down to our kids."

Frontenac's Cassie Rhuems is the CNC softball coach of the Year - and the Raiders put eight players on the All-CNC list.

STORY: https://t.co/5UH4ZkLcSr
@FrontenacSB @CassieBuche21

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

CNC All-League ⚾️🥎 as voted on by the leagues coaches ⬇️ 🥎 Coach of Year: Cassie Rhuems, Frontenac. ⚾️ Coach of Year: Mick Tedlock

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

Success isn't defined by your capabilities alone.
It's about your relentless drive and unwavering commitment to surpass the standard.

[Jacob Lenard @j_lenard]

Watch these plays from Frontenac's Mia Brown 👀

@FHSRaiders @Brown07Mia @FrontenacSB @CassieBuche21

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

I always hear “my child struggles with their confidence”. If they’re struggling with confidence it means they aren’t at all comfortable. They aren’t comfortable because they haven’t put in enough of the right kind of work. Confidence is earned & always comes from being prepared!

[Jacob Lenard @j_lenard]

Mia Brown. Inside-the-park home run.

Turned on the jets 🚀

@FHSRaiders @Brown07Mia @CassieBuche21

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

Frontenac softball is 7-1 to begin the year 🥎

Senior Kaitlyn Hayslip, sophomore Avery Johnson, and Head Coach Cassie Rhuems talk about the 3A defending state champions' start this season.

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[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

Today’s stop 📍 Frontenac, KS - Frontenac High School

Raider baseball (7-0) and softball (7-1) are off to great starts this season.

Interviews this week on @sportsinkansas 🎥

[Jacob Lenard @j_lenard]

"I hope they know how special they are and that they can create their own success."

An experienced and talented Frontenac roster prepares to defend their state title this spring.

STORY: https://t.co/GsEWej7fnj

@FHSRaiders @FrontenacSB @CassieBuche21 @anniemaylee_17 @abi_beaman