Chuck

University of Notre Dame Alumni Lacrosse #47 Assistant Coach- Northwestern Women’s Lacrosse

[Chuck @clenny47]

@wlacrosseleague please fix the ref situation. Mara wager is awful

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

When you study the best you realize there’s no secret to success. There is a formula for success. There is a pattern of greatness. Part of this formula is that they really do work harder and are more dedicated to their craft!

[Chuck @clenny47]

@FlowGo37 Winners find a way to win. If you don’t win you aren’t a winner. So maybe try harder to be a winner

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Nick Saban has always asked this question about Leadership...

"How many guys on the team need to be led?"

Coach Saban believed in the power of Collective Leadership with his teams.

1. Are most players on your team bought in?
2. Do most players on your team set a good example?

These players do not need someone to impact or influence them if they are already making these choices and leading by example.

This is the power of collective leadership.

Collective leadership is vital to successful teams.

I believe there are 7 types of Collective Leaders that all teams need:

1. The GAMER - When the game is on the line. Who does the team look to? Who wants the ball in their hand? It is the Game Leader. They don't "have" to lead in other ways, but it would be best if they did. This player is often the ultimate competitor on the team.

2. The WORKER - Winning Teams have Practice Leaders. They bring energy and focus to each practice. They ensure competitive and strong practices. They Lead by Example. You practice much more than you play.

3. The GATEKEEPER - This leader ensures the Team Culture is Maintained. They put out the fires. They keep the team accountable. Especially when the coach is not there. They are essential in WINNING Teams.

4. The COMMUNICATOR - It is a long season. There will be difficult days. Teams need the Communicator to get through these tough days. They often provide humor and can lighten the mood. They have high Emotional Intelligence. This is an Underappreciated Leader.

5. The CONNECTOR - These players are often your “glue” players. They keep the team connected on the court or field as well as in the locker room and in social settings.

6. The ENERGY GIVER - The Energy Giver brings Positive Energy Every Day! Their Energy is Contagious! This leader knows that nothing great can be accomplished without Enthusiasm. The Energy Leader brings positive energy each day. They feed the team!

7. The SERVER - Finally, the Server embodies Servant Leadership. They are all about the TEAM. They bring a WE-first mentality to all they do. Their focus on the TEAM creates a contagious WE>ME mentality throughout the team.

Collective Leadership WINS.

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[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.

6 Ways 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. 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.

4. 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.

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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[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"What does the team need you to do?
I don't care what you want to do.
What does this team need you to do?
Some of you guys want to play for you and do your thing-what does the team need you to do?
Just do that.
If you are doing that, then you are playing to your strengths too."

[Arapahoe High School @ahswarriors]

10 years. Warriors, always remember to choose love and kindness. Thinking of you today. 🖤💜💛

[TLN 🥍 @LacrosseNetwork]

No. 9️⃣ in The Players Top 50...

RYDER GARNSEY

@rsgarnz50 was a highlight machine in 2023, shattering his career highs for goals (25) and total points (36) 🔥

@PremierLacrosse

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

“Winning is the only thing that matters but the standard is pretty darn important too,” Jalen Hurts

Setting high standards isn’t about one outcome, it’s having the discipline to uphold values and the resilience to overcome obstacles in the pursuit of competitive greatness.

[Eamon McAnaney @emacSNY]

Pat Kavanagh’s #GBsforNYC is approaching 7K raised for @CityLaxNYC. The campaign will end this Friday so if you pledged to match $10 per GB donate $430. If you pledged to match $5 per GB it’s $215
https://t.co/Ed81420znY

[Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow]

"The powerhouses in lacrosse are in the ACC and the Big Ten..

The Ivy League are all frauds" 😂 ~ @pkavv88

@NDlacrosse #PMSLive

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

Composure is a big time difference maker.

[Lacrosse Reference @laxreference]

These are the offensive players from the WLAX Tewaaraton list. Production is important, but production with efficiency is what we should really care about.

Who do you think gets an invite to NYC?

[Chuck @clenny47]

Atta boy hags!

[Notre Dame Lacrosse @NDlacrosse]

GOAL IRISH!

Hagstrom wins the faceoff then cleans up the rebound for his 1st career goal!

#GoIrish

[Pardon My Take @PardonMyTake]

Every Monday Wednesday and Friday

[TLN 🥍 @LacrosseNetwork]

Look Good ✅
Feel Good ✅
Play Good ✅

@DeionSanders

[Jamie Munro @jamiemunro3]

Day made! Just got me a @clenny47 PLL card!

[Chuck @clenny47]

@DeionSanders was great meeting you. Good luck to you and the @CUBuffsFootball program!

@NULax

[COACH PRIME @DeionSanders]

I Love BOULDER, COLORADO ! @CUBuffsFootball

[Matt Freeman @mattfreeman05_]

Notre Dame DL Jayson Ademilola measured in at 6'3, 284 at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl this week. He's healthy and met with over 20 teams so far.

The game will be played on January 28th at 6PM ET on NFL Network.

[Anthony Pugh @Anthony_Pugh2]

As a coach, instilling confidence in your players should be a top priority.

Empower them. Lift them up.

Not only will the player improve but so will the person.