Q: Best lesson you've learned from achievement? Here's how an athlete answered:
1.) The love you receive from achievement isn't lasting or real.
2.) Try to reject the individual praise because it divides your team.
3.) Who you are ISN'T what you do.
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"If you don’t want responsibility, don’t sit in the big chair. That’s the deal. To be successful, you must accept full responsibility. Even when it doesn’t seem fair."
-Pat Summitt
The direction you’re going is more important than how fast you’re going.
Have the patience to make slow progress in the right direction.
Long-term success is made in a slow cooker, not a microwave.
Direction > Speed
Teachers, never take for granted a leader who makes you feel like you're amazing and appreciated. They are the difference makers for the difference makers!
If we know it's not OK, nor helpful, at a middle school band concert, why do we think it's helpful at a youth sports match? Thoughts? Thanks to @OffyHuman for the great video and giving us permission to share
By recognizing an athlete’s hard work & determination, even if they aren’t the best player on the team, a coach communicates to athletes that when you’re putting in your best effort, they still care about you & that you can still learn from that experience https://t.co/n5hIUjwDsX
A coaches spouse, partner or loved one is the real MVP. They listen to you rant & rave, take on more responsibility often at home. Pick up your phone call at 2 am when driving late & manage when you have to be away from home. 🏆❤️
"The challenge of every team is to build a feeling of oneness, of dependence on one another because the question is usually not how well each person performs, but how well they work together."
>> Vince Lombardi
Players don’t usually quit their sport because they hate it. Sometimes they walk away due to the actions or inactions of their coach/staff. Sometimes it’s the daily culture & team environment. If this sounds familiar, you may need to reflect on your leadership & make big changes.
As a coach, your job is to help your players do these five things:
1. Improve their skills and achieve success.
2. Become leaders and good teammates.
3. Grow their love of the game.
4. Build character and learn life skills.
5. Take care of their physical and mental health.
Leaders LEAD. And they never stop. It doesn’t matter how old they are, what they have to overcome, what the score is, what the venue is, what their resources are or what the competition is. They demonstrate positivity, resilience, strength, focus & character. Leaders always LEAD!
You don't realize that your body language is like a neon sign. It screams everything you’re not saying. Primarily, it shows your character, attitude, intention & ability to handle adversity. Keep positive body language, especially when things are hard. It shows you can overcome!
✅ If you’re a teacher, don’t assume your students KNOW you care about them.
✅ If you're a coach, don't assume your players KNOW you care about them.
✅ If you're an administrator, don't assume your staff KNOW you care about them.
Show them every single day!
Audit your circle.
The people you surround yourself with will influence how you think, your definition of success, your response to stress, and the standards you set for yourself.
Are the people you choose to be around helping you become a better version of yourself?