“We don't become you. You become us."
Great teams don’t adapt to individuals.
Individuals adapt to the standard.
The culture is built.
The standard is set.
You either buy in, or you don’t belong.
True competitive ADVANTAGE lies not in your actions, but in the relentless STANDARDS you demand of yourself while taking them.
The DIFFERENCE is rarely developed from what you do and is created from HOW you do it.
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Great teammates give each other lots of high fives and fist bumps whether they are winning or losing. These small acts can make a big difference in a team’s confidence and chemistry.
To succeed as an athlete, you need to take ownership of your thoughts and emotions. Don’t just rely on others to give you motivation and confidence. Learn how to create your own positive mindset!
Four reasons to not be afraid of failure:
1. You can’t succeed without facing and overcoming your fears.
2. You’re stronger than you think you are.
3. Failure is not final. You can learn and improve from it.
4. Even if you fail, your worth as a human doesn’t change.
MENTALLY TOUGH ATHLETES SAY:
🗣 Next play.
🗣 No problem.
🗣 Trust yourself.
🗣 Control the controllables.
🗣 Flush it.
🗣 I've got the next one.
🗣 Learn from it.
🗣 Let it go.
🗣 Make an adjustment.
🗣 Focus on the process.
🗣 Trust the game plan.
#CultureWins
Seven ways to build self-confidence:
1. Train hard and prepare.
2. Gain success.
3. Reflect on your past training and success.
4. Use positive self-talk.
5. Have positive body language.
6. Practice visualization.
7. Surround yourself with positive people.
Six elements of a toxic team culture:
1. Low standards and no discipline.
2. A lack of ownership (excuses/complaining).
3. Intimidation and fear-based motivation.
4. Big egos and selfishness.
5. Bullying and disrespect towards others.
6. Cheating and unethical behavior.
If you have a bad attitude in practice, you’ll most likely have an even worse attitude in games, when there’s much more pressure and stress involved. Improving your mental game starts with improving your attitude in practice.