Dean Brownley

[Dean Brownley @deanbrownley]

@maxwellwise @jackson_wise3 @heatherhoodwise @CentreMBB @OleMiss You will have to let me know when you are on campus again. Would love to catch up.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Appreciate the NOW.

Rick Pitino is spot on. Every player’s hourglass runs out faster than they think.

One day, the practices, the games, the grind - it’s all gone.

Cherish every rep, every moment, every opportunity.

Don’t waste your sand. ⏳

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Bill Parcells said, "Losers assemble in little groups and complain about the coaches and the players in other little groups."

"But winners assemble as a team."

Winners dedicate themselves to personal excellence and team excellence.

(Quote referenced from Emlen Tunnell)

[Centre Colonels @CentreAthletics]

🌊 | Seven Colonels, the largest contingent since at least the 2000-01 season, will be representing @CentreSwimDive at the NCAA Championships! #RollKerns

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[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

Control the controllables

[Chris Stacy @ChrisJr_NYYST]

If you’re a fan of the #Yankees and you haven’t seen this video yet, it’s a must watch. An absolute must watch. #WorldSeries

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"You don't really own a rule.
You obey them, disobey them, or someone imposes them on you.
But a standard, it's the way you live all the time.
And, you hold other people accountable for them."

Average teams have rules.
Great teams have standards
Set the standard not the rules.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

Before good teams can become great teams, they have to win the 'race to maturity'.

"Maturity is when doing what you have to do becomes what you want to do." @Coach_Fleck

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

You can't want:
- more playing time
- a bigger role
- leadership responsibilities
- championships
- to play at the next level

If you don't want:
- to work hard
- to make sacrifices
- to discipline yourself
- to be coached
- to be held accountable

Wants come with requirements.

[Dean Brownley @deanbrownley]

@vaughtsviews @CentreSwimDive @BobAllenMotrMal @lees_ofdanville @swimNdivecoach @MeltonsDeli2 @CentreC @DeniseTerry94 Another great article thanks Larry.

[Vaughts' Views @vaughtsviews]

Many Perks Convinced Aikman Warren that Centre College was Right for Him: https://t.co/2fYZv5FrE0
@CentreSwimDive @BobAllenMotrMal @deanbrownley @lees_ofdanville @swimNdivecoach @MeltonsDeli2 @CentreC @DeniseTerry94

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Jay Wright said, "We have a saying that everyone’s role is different, but everyone’s status is the same. It’s a reminder that no matter how bright the spotlight gets, we are all part of something much larger than ourselves."

Great teams emphasize the team.

They know that the strength of the team is everyone.
• It means creating a culture of trust.
• It means creating a culture of respect.
• It means creating a culture of collaboration.

The 7 Characteristics that Great Teams Possess:
1. Great teams commit to each other - People are dedicated to the team's goals and vision. They don't just talk about what they are going to do, they work hard and will themselves together as a team. It means sacrifice and putting ego aside.

2. Great teams have trust - They feel confident in each other's abilities and intentions. They are reliable and consistent in their approach while being transparent. They've created an environment for taking risks together.

3. Great teams are adaptable - There will always be challenges and great teams know how to adjust when new obstacles arise. They have a resilient and solution-oriented mindset to each challenge that comes their way. They demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and perseverance every day.

4. Great teams have strong leadership - Great teams have multiple leaders at all levels. These leaders guide, inspire, and support the team through each day. They set the standard of how you perform and set a clear direction, fostering a positive team culture.

5. Great teams hold each other accountable - There is always a sense of ownership, responsibility, and candor. Great teams set the standard of how you perform and hold you to that standard. Everyone embraces it and rises to that standard of performance.

6. Great teams care about each other - There's a sense of camaraderie and care for everyone. Caring isn't just words, it's a core part of the culture where people want you to succeed, want you to develop, and fight for your future. This strengthens team bonds and collaboration.

7. Great teams have a shared vision - There is never a question in what your goals and what is your WHY. Everyone is aligned with the team's objectives and purpose. This helps your move in the same direction because it drives unified efforts towards common goals.

Great teams don't just look to meet expectations, they want to exceed them consistently.
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[Todd Wolfson @CoachWolfson]

If you’re in education and you forget sometimes why you do what you do… spend 5 minutes of your day and watch this.

[Vaughts' Views @vaughtsviews]

New Aquatic Center Could Have Huge Impact on Centre College Swimming: https://t.co/CoTxin8uJW
@CentreSwimDive @MeltonsDeli2 @CentreC @BobAllenMotrMal @deanbrownley @lees_ofdanville @justthebennett @thestillky

[Dean Brownley @deanbrownley]

@ThePAyersShow32 @Clay_Nunley Congrats Perry. No doubt you are on your way to great things

[Perry Ayers @ThePAyersShow32]

Excited for the opportunity and the chance to work with @Clay_Nunley!! Read to get to work ✊🏽

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

“It’s exciting when you win and it’s exciting when you lose because the process should be exactly the same whether you win or lose. You go back and find things that you could have done better. The hardest thing is to face that stuff. It’s a really tough challenge,” Kobe Bryant

🎥 @LewisHowes

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

“I have such an appreciation for the things you can’t buy and stuff that you have to earn.” -Eric Spoelstra

Wins don't come on game day.

Wins are created in practice with your daily habits and efforts.

You don’t deserve success.

You don't find success

You earn it.

🎥@MiamiHEAT

[Pat Kelsey @patkelsey]

Card Nation……WE NEED YOU. Thank you for being the BEST fan base in America. Let’s crush this thing. L’s Up! #502circle

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