North Carolina HC Scott Forbes on what this Tar Heels team means to him.
“I couldn't be prouder of a group. I just talked to them in the locker room. We talk all the time about service, about serving one another. I don't tell them this, but I write it down every day for myself, in Galatians 5:13: True service, serving one another through love, humbly in love and how powerful love is. This group loved each other all season. They took us on a ride that was unbelievable. We came up a little bit short. But I would take that ride again every day of the year.”
“The thing I'm going to miss the most is just being with them. That's what I'm going to miss the most. Obviously, it gets emotional back there. But I'm thankful, too. I'm thankful that I've been given the opportunity. It's an honor and a privilege to be the head coach at University of North Carolina. I don't take that lightly.”
The Coach’s Spouse You Don’t See.
Late nights.
Missed dinners.
Emotional seasons.
They don’t get the wins.
They feel the losses.
Every great coach has someone sacrificing with them.
We don’t talk about that enough.
The umpires found the Branch parents to give them the official lineup cards with their boys, Kolby (UGA) and Kyle (Oklahoma), on them.
They are the first brothers to be starters/opponents in a MCWS game, and this was the final time the two faced off in college. 🥹
When the game is over, it won’t be the practices, the statistics, the losses, or even the wins that stay with you.
It will be the people you shared it with and how it felt.
Sean McVay said, “Winning is a habit; let’s make it ours.”
Winning is a lifestyle. It is how you do things.
What habits make winning possible?
Here are the 6 Habits of Winners.
1. Keep Stacking Days
Winners show up every day. It’s not about going all out once in a while but consistency. Small, daily actions compound over time. Whether in the gym, the classroom, or your mindset, showing up EVERY DAY beats sporadic intensity.
2. Focus on the Process, Not Just the Results
Winners don’t obsess over outcomes—they focus on the steps that get them there. The journey is where growth happens. By locking in on the process, they make success inevitable by constantly improving what they can control.
3. Embrace the Struggle
Winners don’t shy away from challenges or discomfort. They know that growth happens in the tough moments. When others quit or back down, winners lean in. They understand that pain and struggle are part of the path to greatness.
4. Adapt and Adjust
Winners are flexible. They don’t stick to a rigid plan when things change - they adapt. Whether it’s a new strategy, an unexpected challenge, or setbacks, winners adjust and keep moving forward.
5. Stay Humble and Hungry
No matter how much success they’ve had, winners never think they’ve “arrived.” They remain humble, knowing there’s always room to improve. And they stay hungry, constantly pushing themselves to improve, no matter how much they’ve already achieved.
6. Mental Toughness
Winners build mental resilience. They don’t let failures define them or allow external pressures to control their mindset. They train their minds as much as their bodies, learning to stay focused, calm, and confident in any situation.
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