Brian Wester

Christian,Husband,Father, Head Basketball & Football Coach Rains HS. In every situation you can FIND A WAY OR find an Excuse-FIND AWAY!! Philippians 4:13

[Horn Jags Football @HornJagsRecruit]

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[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Nick Saban said, "There are 3 things we can't have: We can't have complacency, we can't have selfishness, and we can't lose our accountability."

Accountability means taking ownership.

It means holding everyone to the standard.

Accountability is not only what you do, but also what you don't do.

It's foundational to trust and building trust within yourself and your team.

Success doesn't happen without accountability.

The Principles of Accountability:
Acceptance - It means acknowledging your responsibilities and taking ownership of your actions. Know what you want, believe in it, and make it a priority. Be clear and specific about your values, standards, and environment.

Clarity - It means defining the standard and the expectations you expect from yourself and others. This is essential for communication. When you have a clear standard, you have a direction to follow, and it makes accountability much easier.

Communication - Once you've defined and set the standard, communicate that standard. It means listening with intent and speaking with purpose. Set expectations and responsibilities for everyone. Encourage feedback as you reflect on progress and look to grow.

Honesty - Be honest with yourself and others. Be truthful and transparent about your actions, decisions, and outcomes, even when they are challenging or unfavorable. Build trust and credibility by communicating when you don't meet the standard that was set. This builds character and integrity.

Leadership - People do what people see. Set the tone and be the example of change that you want to see. Leadership means leading others and leading yourself by embracing the standard. When leaders hold themselves accountable, it sets an example for others to follow.

Courage - Have the courage to admit mistakes, address problems, and take corrective actions. There will be times you fall short, but having courage means demonstrating a consistent commitment to accountability and growth. By being courageous, you build confidence in the process.

Trust - Accountability thrives in an environment of trust. When you trust yourself, you know what to expect. When you trust others, you can expect them to stick to their word because you know their values, standards, and what they stand for. Communication is easier when you trust people.

"Failing to hold someone accountable is ultimately an act of selfishness." - Patrick Lencioni
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[Jaycob Ammerman @Jammer2233]

Kobe Bryant on Leadership 🎯

"Leadership is Lonely — If you are going to be a leader, you are not going to please everybody. You have to hold people accountable. Even if you have that moment of being uncomfortable."

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

DON'T TAKE WHAT YOU DO FOR GRANTED

"You can tell when a cat is grateful to play the game, they play totally different. You can tell when somebody is grateful to do what it is they've been called to do, they do it and go about it totally different."

💯 @InkyJohnson

[T @CoachT_2]

People that never coached a day in they life will try to tell a coach what to do. What other profession do people do that?

[Steve Dagostino @DagsBasketball]

What’s one area all High School Players should focus on so they have an easier transition to college basketball?

OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE DISCIPLINE‼️‼️

Undisciplined players lead to undisciplined teams. undisciplined teams lose games and coaches get fired.

If your coach can’t trust you to be disciplined and solid, it’s going to be hard for you to see the court. Might as well start working on it now‼️‼️

[Brian Wester @bwester11]

@ReyesNaithen @VincsonH @CoachGarnerTWU @TxWesFootball @Evenn_Head @5JustScored @CoachSneed1 @Coach_Sandoval1 @CoachCrisler Congratulations Reyes!!!1

[Todd Wolfson @CoachWolfson]

Be A Good Person.

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

PLAYERS: "You don't ever judge how you play by how you shoot the ball or how many points you score. You always judge how good you play by how your effort and whether you play to the best of your ability and you executed.”

~ Geno Auriemma video from @Jammer2233

[Coach the Coaches @WinningCoaches]

“Winning is fun...Sure. But winning is not the point. Wanting to win is the point. Not giving up is the point. Never letting up is the point. Never being satisfied with what you've done is the point.”

- Pat Summitt

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

“I have never met a champion who arrived at practice on-time and left when the coach called time.

Champions take it upon themselves to do more than what’s required.

It’s the key reason why they are champions.” @AllistairMcCaw

Champions do more.
Champions don’t meet requirements.
They beat requirements.

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

LAZY vs. HARD WORK

"Lazy people do a little work and think they should be winning! Winners work as hard as possible and still wonder if they are being lazy!"

powerful message from @LewisCaralla

🎥 @DrewMaddux

[Tim Russell @TimRussellJBM]

Sometimes this is so misunderstood.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why do sports sometimes bring out the worst in parents?

There are many reasons.

The stress, adversity, challenges, and relationships of team sports are not always easy.

Here are 8 things parents can do to be an MVP Parent!

1: Remember Whose Experience It Is
This important. Always remember that it is your child's experience, not yours. You are not reliving your glory days. Be there to support your child, but know that it is their journey, their memories, and their experience.

2: Be Conscious of the Words You Use
Words matter. Don't critique your child's play. Don't question why they did things. They will learn to hate the sport. Instead, let them talk on their terms. Say, "I Love Watching You Play." That is enough!

3: Cheer for the Entire Team
Team sports are team sports. There are a bunch of other players who want to play and want a certain role as well. There are parents who feel the same. Take it all in. Support and cheer for the entire team. It will make your experience 100% better.

4: Don’t Ruin the Car Ride Home
This can ruin the experience of sports, especially for young kids. Many kids fear the car ride home. They fear their parent criticizing their play. It is not ok. Do not be this parent. Think about the impact of the words you use.

5: Always Remember the Purpose of Team Sports
Team sports are the ultimate lab setting for life. They teach skills that will last a lifetime. They teach kids how to sacrifice, commit, accept roles, be a team player, how to be a great teammate, how to handle adversity, and how to win and lose. They teach things that cannot be learned in other areas of life at this stage. This is the WHY. Know that kids learn, both good and bad, from team sports. But, these things will make them better adults if handled well.

6: Be a Positive Role Model
This should be your number #1 job as a parent. Be someone your son or daughter can be proud of. Do not be "that" parent in the stands. Do you not encourage "that" parent in the stands. Do not sit by "that" parent in the stands.

7: Work to Create Memories
Ultimately, a season is like writing a book with many unique chapters. There will be good times and bad. There will be adversity. Each season is a story. Try to help create great memories and experiences that can be added to this book.

8: Support Coaches and Officials
Finally, support coaches and officials. They are getting harder to find. It is a very hard job. And if you did either of them, you would know. If you cannot do it yourself or are not willing to do it yourself, do not be so quick to criticize others. It is that simple.

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[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

11 Things Great Teammates DON’T Do:

1. Quit
2. Blame
3. Complain
4. Bring Drama
5. Point Fingers
6. Show Up Late
7. Make Excuses
8. Make Poor Choices
9. Run From a Challenge
10. Bring Negative Energy
11. Badmouth Teammates

Be a Great Teammate.

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

PLAYERS: "If you just want to be average then you do average work. If you want to be a little bit above average, you do a little more work. If you want A’s in basketball, you have to do stuff other people aren’t willing to do.“ (Geno Auriemma)

~ via @Jammer2233

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"Everybody has to sacrifice to be on a great team... No individual stat/accolade can measure up to being on a winning team that's having fun."
@jaytatum0

Success comes when teammates begin to play for each other NOT with each other.

[Brian Wester @bwester11]

@JoshuaHobbs1of1 @GunnTwyner @PoteetRecruits Congratulations proud of you

[Brian Wester @bwester11]

@_CoachMay So happy and proud of you Josh. Now go do your thing on the court.

[Brian Wester @bwester11]

@ShawnTRobertson @mcornacchione28 @SAGU_Baseball @sagu @BaseballRains Congratulations & proud of you. Excited for ya.