Brandon Bates

Principal of Mason Senior High School

[Brandon Bates @BATESB2662]

@SalVetriDFS Tips

[The CrossFit Games @CrossFitGames]

Roman Khrennikov gave us one of the most powerful moments in CrossFit Games history.

Khrennikov, who trains out of Cookeville, Tennessee, led the 2023 CrossFit Games for two-thirds of the competition before sustaining a left-foot injury on the final day of competition. Instead of withdrawing, Roman decided to try and finish to set an example for his son.

In an unforgettable moment, he taught all who watched a lesson in courage.

“I want to set be a hero for my son and have him see me fight to the end,” said Roman after Test 10 of 12.

Khrennikov finished third overall and was awarded one of the highest honors among the @CrossFit community.

Nicole Carroll, CrossFit’s Chief Brand Officer, on Roman’s performance:

“The person receiving this year's Spirit of the Games award has faced many challenges and made many sacrifices on his way to competing at the CrossFit Games. And in the face of all that, he has always carried himself with kindness and positivity.

“This year he looked poised to win it all, but the challenges continued, and today, he inspired all of us with an unwavering display of courage and a first-class display of character when he stepped back out onto the competition floor.

“He embodies the generosity of spirit and courage that marks our community — that binds us together and makes us better.”

Khrennikov is the third-Fittest Man on Earth and the Spirit of the Games winner.

📺 ESPN+

[Max Price @MrMaxPrice]

The costs of leadership:

1. You will have to make hard decisions that negatively affect people you care about.

2. You will be disliked, despite your best attempt to do the best for the most.

3. You will be misunderstood and won’t always have the opportunity to defend yourself.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

If they praise you, SHOW UP and DO THE WORK. If they criticize you, SHOW UP and DO THE WORK. If no one even notices you, just SHOW UP and DO THE WORK. Just keep showing up, doing the work, and leading the way.

📷 From page 176 of my book, “The Power of Positive Leadership.”

[Brandon Bates @BATESB2662]

@NateLewis77 I watch it every Christmas Eve after the kids go to bed

[James T. Yoder @JamesYoder]

Gonna be a wild December watching Ohio State fans go from:

“Fire Day” and “Stroud is soft” to

“We’re gonna win it all”

Despite not playing a single game to change those opinions.

[Jordan Strack @JordanStrack]

Flag planted.

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

Didn’t expect that 😂

(via @BeachGalloway)

[Michigan Principals @massp]

That’s about right.

[Brandon Bates @BATESB2662]

@MaizenBrew

[Scott Bell @sbell021]

I stopped taking notes on this game because I’ve learned that it’s hard to use your computer while you’re doing a cartwheel.

[Michigan Principals @massp]

An important read for School Counselors & Parents: Applying to College Isn't What It Used to Be: https://t.co/rE3huOo1EC

[The CrossFit Games @CrossFitGames]

Thank you once again Amy Bream (onelegtostandon) for believing and thank you CrossFitGames for allowing the adaptive division to show up and show out.

Thank you IG/b.a.w_media for capturing this moment: https://t.co/YGRNPnmBuI

[Michigan Principals @massp]

A new Mental Health Resource for MI- If you’re feeling emotional distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, get free, confidential support from a Michigan Stay Well counselor. Dial 1-888-535-6136 & press “8”. The Stay Well counseling line is available 24/7: https://t.co/a0eHd0vy6u

[The CrossFit Games @CrossFitGames]

"What you think is missing is motivation, and that's not true..." 🔊 @melrobbins

[Michigan Principals @massp]

“No matter the circumstances you may be going through, just push through it.” –Ray Lewis

[Aaron Romoslawski, Ed. S. @aromoslawski]

@massp webinar with @MHSAA shares that weight rooms can be reopened at 25% capacity with masks and social distancing along with entry/exit logs and cleaning procedures.

[Mason Consolidated Schools @ErieMasonEagles]

Tomorrow, starting at 6:00pm we will be LIVE right here for our Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremonies!
👩‍🎓👨‍🎓🎥
Big thanks to RedLetter for livestreaming our event!
https://t.co/gf98RmvM9d

[Brandon Bates @BATESB2662]

@13abc Yes!