Bill Belichick said, “I don’t know how you can improve unless you can accept constructive criticism.”
“I can’t put you in the game if you don’t know consistently what to do.”
It means humility and consistency.
That's where growth starts👇
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Yes, coaches play favorites.
They want to win.
But they don’t play the favorites parents think they do.
Here are 7 FAVORITES that coaches play.
#1 FAVORITE: Players they can trust
Can we trust you? Can we count on you? These are the top questions that coaches and teammates demand. If you are not dependable or trustworthy, I don’t care how talented you are; you will struggle to play. Be trusted and be a “favorite.”
#2 FAVORITE: Players who make the right plays
Coaches want playmakers. Do you make winning plays? You don’t have to score. There are many pieces to make a good team. If you make the right play at the right time, you will find playing time and be a “favorite.”
#3 FAVORITE: Players who fill a role
The most talented players don’t always make the best team. Teams are like puzzles. The pieces have to fit. If you can fill a role that the team needs and be a “favorite.”
#4 FAVORITE: Players who help the team WIN
Coaches want to WIN. If you can make plays that help the team WIN, you will play. Winning plays? Getting Loose balls, rebounds, setting screens, drawing charges, playing defense, and more. Help the team WIN and be a “favorite.”
#5 FAVORITE: Players who work hard
Want to get noticed? Work harder than everyone. Coaches will reward consistent hard work. Hard work is contagious and can impact a team in winning ways.
#6 FAVORITE: Players who are committed
No Deposit - No Return. Coaches want commitment from their players. Do the work. Do the extra work. Show Up. Commit. Committed players = Committed teams. Committed teams = Winning teams. Be committed and be a “favorite.”
#7 FAVORITE: Players who have talent
Finally, talent matters. You have to have some level of talent to play. But talent is not everything. Many talented players don’t get playing time. Develop your talent. Use your talent. Be a “favorite.”
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Linebackers:
Anticipating the play is not about GUESSING.
It’s about film study, preparation, and knowing the situation of the game.
Put in the work. Then trust your instincts.
Hard. Fast. But predictable.
Great way to limit training risk.
To me, shields and mats are about expressing power while managing contact load.
What i see most is the runner not making it easy, but not trying to win. Giving just the right weight to it.
This is coaching.
#Chiefs head coach Marty Schottenheimer consoles young linebacker Derrick Thomas in 1991.
One of my favorite clips.
Heaven Birthday, Marty 🙏🏻