Cameron Kruyer

DCMS

[😶‍🌫️ @finnoconnor99]

Dele Alli to return to his prime🕊

[Emirates FA Cup @EmiratesFACup]

OH MY 🤯

A moment of brilliance from @Pedroporro29_ for @SpursOfficial 💥

#EmiratesFACup

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

In 2017, Austin Ekeler went undrafted and signed with the LA Chargers.

He was the 6th-string RB.

His only goal was to make the team, but it was a long shot.

He was an undersized D-II RB that wasn't drafted and wasn't getting practice reps.

He told his family, "Don't call me. I don't want to be distracted."

Austin was getting 0 real reps in training camp. The only reps that got him noticed were special teams and scout team.

So those opportunities are what he would take advantage of.
✅He ran every special teams rep as hard as he could, flying down the field.
✅He "over studied" to make sure he was in position and consistent.

And the hard work started to pay off. One day, head coach Anthony Lynn noticed his effort on special teams and asked who that was flying down the field.

The results weren't immediate. He kept working hard and being consistent, but he wasn't moving up the depth chart.

He was still 6th-string and barely getting reps. He even broke down crying in front of his position coach because nothing was changing, until it did...

During the preseason, he started to get more opportunities and stand out. He made some tackles and plays on special teams. He was always in position and he continued to get noticed.

Ekeler's effort ultimately paid off when he made the roster.

That year, Ekeler led the NFL in tackles on punts. He realized that was his opportunity, that was his role, and that was his job.

That was just the beginning for him because then his role and job would continue to evolve.

Austin Ekeler is now the starting RB for the LA Chargers and led the NFL in total touchdowns from 2021-2022 with 38.

Takeaway 1: Control what you can control
Focus on what matters and control what you can control. In the face of adversity and long odds, Ekeler focused on maximizing his efforts in areas he could influence. He worked on his special teams skills, doing work in the weight room, and learning the playbook. He even removed distractions from family and friends to focus on getting better.

The most resilient people know that "you can control what you can control." This mindset promotes ownership and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

Takeaway 2: Do Your Job To The Best of Your Ability
Austin Ekeler's story teaches us the significance of seizing opportunities and performing your role with passion, energy, consistency, and attention to detail. Little details make big differences. He made the most of his limited opportunities by giving A+ effort on every play. People notice when you are consistent in your mindset and actions. Passion and energy can't be faked.

Everyone stars in some role, and your character shines when you give your best. Good character isn't just a trait, it's a choice that leads to a life worth living.

"In my mind where I'm trying to progress, just getting by is never good enough. You owe it to yourself and the people around you to try to maximize your capabilities because that is why you're on this Earth." - Austin Ekeler

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[Norwich City FC @NorwichCityFC]

𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁.

Check in on those around you.

#WorldMentalHealthDay | #YouAreNotAlone | @samaritans

[Tottenham Hotspur @SpursOfficial]

Welcome, @Madders10! 🎯

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

I’ll be happy when…
I’ll be content when…
I’ll be confident when…
I’ll get started when…

This is called destination addiction. You’ll be waiting for conditions to be “perfect” forever. You never arrive.

Show up on purpose each day and enjoy the journey.

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Entitlement destroys influence and culture.

Stop focusing on what you think you deserve, start focusing on how to serve.

Entitled to nothing, grateful for everything. Humility is the way.

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Complaining is for the selfish.
Complaining is for the weak minded.
Complaining is for the entitled.

Be better.

Choose to find the good.
Choose to be grateful.
Choose to focus on what you can control.

[Giveon @giveon]

it is what it is 🖤

[Justin Prince @JPrinceSports]

.@GHSRailroaders' @ZKlopfenstein, @macynewman_ sign to continue soccer careers collegiately. #FOX55Sports

Full interviews with both: https://t.co/g2BSPAC8wt

@TrineWSoccer @DCmenssoccer @GarrettBSoccer @NECC_Athletics

[Brett Kast WXYZ @brettkast]

McDonald also said the parents, who were called to the office for the meeting, had just bought their 15 year old son a gun 4 days earlier. They didn’t say anything about the gun during the meeting.

[Brett Kast WXYZ @brettkast]

Heartbreaking details are being released right now by prosecutor Karen McDonald. During school, Ethan drew a picture of his gun along with the words “help me” and “blood everywhere.” He was sent to the office but was sent back to class. The shooting happened about 3 hours later

[Oxford Football @OxfordFBall]

It is with great grief that one of the victims of the tragic event at OHS today was one of our own, Tate Myre. Tate was on varsity since his freshman year and was an honor student. Tate was a great young man with a bright future and beloved by all. You will be missed, Tate 💙💛

[Erdwin Quintana @Erdwin_17]

Yes sir already know!!!!

[Defiance College Athletics @DC_Athletics]

YELLOW JACKETS WIN! @DCmenssoccer upsets #1 seed Rose-Hulman 1-0 to advance to the @HCACDIII Championship Game for the first time since 2003! Armando Campos-Ortiz scored the lone goal of the game! Orry Killam made 10 saves in the shutout! #JacketNation

[Defiance College Athletics @DC_Athletics]

YELLOW JACKETS WIN! @DCmenssoccer takes down #4 seed Franklin, 4-2! Joshua Maurer scored two goals! Chase Stiner recorded a goal and two assists! Jack Stanoikovich scored as well!

Defiance will face Rose-Hulman on Wednesday night at 7 in the @HCACDIII Semifinals! #JacketNation

[Joshua Cooney @CooneyTunes23]

🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩”Great day to be a Beaver”🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

[Defiance College Men's Soccer @DefiCollegeMSOC]

We jump back to Michigan to welcome @CameronKruyer from @swartzcreekad and @LaForzaSC! Cam is a two time first team All Conference and three time All District player and will be a welcomed addition to the midfield. We look forward to adding his left foot and creativity next fall!

[We Are Soccer Michigan @wearesoccer_mi]

2020 @MetroFlint All-League Team
⚽️ @swartzcreekad

🥇 1st Team--
▶️ @CameronKruyer

🥈 2nd Team--
▶️ Jake Stewart

🥉 3rd Team--
▶️ @PiferCarter

🏅 Honorable Mention--
▶️ Drew Parks
▶️ Ty Moleski

[Lenny Padilla @lenny_padilla]

Since Michigan high school football moving to spring, boys soccer should have a game every Friday night under the lights and call it Futball Fridays. They could have the band play at halftime and still have homecoming etc.
Just a thought.