Heather BARTLING

Wife, Mother, Teacher, Administrator, Guidance Counselor, Athletic Director (CMAA), Lifelong Learner

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

John Wooden said, "A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, that’s teamwork."

Great teams come together.

They don't let dysfunction take over...

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team according to Patrick Lencioni
1. Absence of Trust - Trust is the foundation of any team. When team members are reluctant to be open up and communicate, it blocks trust and performance. Overcoming this requires openness and the willingness to share weaknesses and fears without fear of reprisal.

2. Fear of Conflict - Healthy conflict is essential for growth. Teams that avoid conflict out of fear of discord end up with unresolved issues and tension. Encouraging open and constructive conflict leads to better decision-making and problem-solving.

3. Lack of Commitment - Without commitment, teams cannot achieve their goals. This dysfunction arises from ambiguity in direction and priorities. Setting clear goals and creating active buy-in from team members are crucial for commitment.

4. Avoidance of Accountability - When team members are not held accountable, standards start to slip. A culture where people are regularly held responsible for their performance creates a sense of collective responsibility and excellence.

5. Inattention to Results - The ultimate goal of any team should be collective results. When individual goals overshadow team goals, it leads to stagnant progress. Emphasizing shared success is essential for driving team performance.

"Teamwork is not a virtue, but rather a choice. It's a strategic decision and an intentional one." - Patrick Lencioni (@patricklencioni)

[Chris Steed @csteed]

Basketball is played WITH the basketball 5% of the time.

One of my favorites quotes from Billy Donovan is:

‘The other 95% of the time most players spend trying to get the basketball’.

Players also can’t conceptualize the amount of time they have the ball in their hands in a game. They think it’s exponentially more than it actually is.

The ball is glorified, and rightfully so, but what are we doing with the other 95%?

Do be ELITE REQUIRES impacting the game without the basketball.

The video below is a MUST WATCH for all players and coaches 👇

🎥 @chicagobulls

[Heather BARTLING @hbartling]

Ending #nsls2024 with a bang!!! @coretrainings never fails to bring value to others! Sending our student leaders back to Canada with such amazing lessons to head home with! Leadership is influence!!!

[Heather BARTLING @hbartling]

Learning from some of the best this week while at #Nsls2024. @OmariPearson, thank you for your knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm towards growing our student leaders and helping them plan their path to reach their goals!

[Heather BARTLING @hbartling]

An amazing opportunity for a PE teacher to work with a highly supportive admin team and a great staff!!!

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

Make sure anyone you come into contact with whether online or in person feels encouraged and better about themselves! Our time on earth is limited and God has a purpose and plan for your life. You matter. Those around you matter.

Love God. Love others. Share Jesus.🤍

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

The ⭐️best carb sources for athletes to have 60-min before a game or event:
-Bagel
-Grapes
-Oatmeal
-Pretzels
-Dried fruit
-Cherry juice
-Orange slices
-100% fruit bar
-English muffin
-Applesauce packet

Remember my chew nibble sip fueling strategy! No solid food at time of activity!

👉Game day fueling tips: https://t.co/e5E0QJawpy

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

The ⭐️best protein sources for athletes to have 2 hours before a game or event:
-Turkey slices
-String cheese
-Hard boiled eggs
-Grilled chicken
-Jerky
-Hummus
-Greek yogurt
-Cottage cheese

✔️Remember grilled never fried and choose lean protein low in fat for digestion prior to games!

👉Night before fueling tips: https://t.co/0OSxh4uMQx

[Power of Positivity @LIVEpositivity]

"It's not what you do for your children but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings." - Ann Landers

[Tracy Casselman @tracycasselman1]

This applies to middle schoolers too 🐻❤️

[Rick Gilson EdD 🇨🇦 @rgilson1258]

Things not quite going the way you’d like? Maybe running into a bit of resistance testing your resolve or commitment? It can happen - certainly has to me. Heard this analogy offered by @warriors Moses Moody. Wisdom he’d applied to his development as an NBA Player.

[Global Edmonton @GlobalEdmonton]

Zach Hyman was never — not once — the best player on his team.
Or the fastest. Or the one with the most skill.
That didn't matter. His work ethic and relentless drive propelled him forward.
Hyman has not only progressed — he's now in elite NHL company.

https://t.co/M6YJNApU3Y

[Steve Keating @LeadToday]

I appreciate you sharing my post. @TheKevinRSmithC

[Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @LukaszukAB]

Right Honourable Brian Mulroney & Jean Chretien, Progressive Conservative and a Liberal, can teach today’s politicians valuable lessons.

“We were opponents, but never enemies. We believed in Canada”.

I long for this style of public service.

https://t.co/9859CnP1wG

#cdnpoli

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

Athletes who want to play and only have fun are "PARTICIPANTS"

Athletes who work hard in practice & games are "COMPETITORS"

Athletes who do what's right regardless of the situation are "CHAMPIONS"

[Dan Rockwell @Leadershipfreak]

Wow!

[ACAC @ACAC_Sport]

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Throughout February, the ACAC opens a window into the lives of our extraordinary Black student-athletes and coaches.

Hear their stories, embrace their pride in culture, and learn beyond the month. Together, we champion diversity and inclusivity.����

#BHM2024

[Dr. Jim Afremow @goldmedalmind]

“Don’t get caught look backwards - it will affect the next play.

Don’t get caught thinking about the future - that creates anxiety.

Be right there in the moment and do exactly what you need to do right now.”

―Nick Saban #TheLeadersMind 🏆

📚 https://t.co/hOj9MhdAI3

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

If you want to get stronger, faster, and build muscle you’re going to have to change the way you eat.

There’s a lot of young athletes, and adults who won’t eat meat, skimp on veggies, fruit, and barely drink water. Yet claim they can’t “get results”.

You can’t live off protein shakes, chips, pasta, and doughnuts expecting to get better.

This is just the fact. If you want to be a strong athlete you need to stop eating like a toddler.