Kaitlyn Armstrong

U of Mississippi PhD student in Health & Kinesiology | Human Movement & High Performance Lab

[Ford Wade @FordWade20]

Blessed to receive an offer from @olemissfb. Had a great visit with @coachgarrisonOL @metcalf79 and @coachjames73 today and very much appreciate their time and discussion. @coach_hadac @recruitchargers @MacCorleone74 @adamgorney @LawrencHopkins @rebels247 @RebelsFBRec

[Ole Miss @OleMiss]

“Success is not owned. It’s rented, and rent is due every single day.” - AJ Brown
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@Eagles @NFL @1kalwaysopen_

[Keepitonthedeck @Keepitonthedeck]

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐀 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐌 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐒?

Statistics don't reveal the true story.

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[Dr. Sarah Deemer @SarahDeemerPhD]

🗣️ PhD student recruitment alert!
I have an opening in my lab to recruit a fully funded PhD student starting Fall 2024. Current research is focused on analyzing the role of inflammation and epigenetics on the development of metabolic disease.
Please email me if interested.

[Dr. BrookeOdle @BrookeOdle]

Here’s a new paper the Teaching Biomechanics Interest Group (TBIG) that shares our perspectives on including undergrads in biomechanics research! Research experiences are high-impact teaching practices that can benefit both researchers and students.
https://t.co/itUpqYs3ak

[Christopher Wilburn @ProfCWilburn]

Help us with our transition!

[Julie Ertz @julieertz]

THANK YOU!

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Gregg Popovich said, "Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the me for the we."

Transparency builds trust.
Communication builds trust.

Trust is earned, not given.

A great team is not made of individuals seeking personal glory, but of individuals who trust each other enough to work towards a common goal.

Great teams create a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration.

People want to know you trust them and they can trust you.

How Gregg Popovich builds trust with his teams:
1. Build Relationships
He holds famous family-style dinners when the team is on the road. Everyone on the team goes out to dinner together (which isn't common in the NBA) for food and wine. These dinners are meant to bring everyone together, to get to know each other, to have fun, and to remember that life is bigger than just a game.

Takeaway: People want to know that you care about them, that you trust them, and that they can trust you. That happens when you invest time with each other and build bonds.

2. Communicate Openly and Actively
He is known for his brutal honesty with players. Tony Parker said that he would balance being tough with being genuine to build his trust. Tony said he would be hard on him and balance it out by saying, "We can't pass up this chance to win. I can't help myself, Tony. You have to be ready. That's why I'm hard on you." Pop is always communicating.

Takeaway: When you communicate actively and honestly, you establish a foundation of credibility and integrity.

3. Admit Your Mistakes
When Popovich was coaching LaMarcus Aldridge, he realized that he wasn't getting the best out of LaMarcus. Popovich took the blame before allowing LaMarcus to play more freely. Popovich said, "We broke bread a few times, talked about it, laughed about it, discussed what we thought needed to happen, and frankly 95 percent of it fell on me because I made an error in trying to change him too much."

Takeaway: Acknowledging your mistakes and taking responsibility demonstrates honesty, humility, and builds trust because people know you will do what is right.

4. Lead by Example
After the Spurs lost the heartbreaking 2013 NBA Finals to the Miami Heat, Popovich kicked off training camp with some military training and then turned on their Game 6 collapse. He played the game and they watched together. It was a defining moment to help them accept the loss. These moments helped them mourn and bond together, it gave them purpose for 2014.

Takeaway: When you lead by example, your actions align with your words and you build trust through your consistent behavior.

5. Be True to Your Word
Popovich's motto throughout the years has been, "Get over yourself." He builds relationships with players and gives to the team, but he doesn't do it for himself or the spotlight. He says, "You have to throw your ego out the door. It's all about the win. It's all about the work. It's about treating the people the right way. Period." Pop stays true to his word and his commitment to the team.

Takeaway: Keeping your promises and following through on commitments establishes reliability and fosters trust.

6. Be Consistent and Authentic
He is consistent in his approach and authentic to who he is. Bernie Bickerstaff said, "There's unique personalities everywhere and in every business and that's why everything is not the same. He's a very unique personality. The thing to me that you see it and you watch it is he'll cuss Tim Duncan out and then in the next situation, they're sitting down laughing. There's no grudges held. There's no ill intent. It's all about winning."

Takeaway: Consistency in your actions and character builds predictability, dependability, and trust because people know who you are and the values you stand for.

"Base yourself in loyalty and trust. Don't be companion with those who are not your moral equal. When you make a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it." - Confucius
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[FIFA Women's World Cup @FIFAWWC]

🗣️ "It’s the end for me, but they’re going to carry on."

As we bid farewell to a #FIFAWWC icon, @martavieiras10 is excited for the future of A Seleção. 🇧🇷

@SelecaoFeminina | #BeyondGreatness

[Randy Waldrum @CoachWaldrum]

“Once you bid farewell to discipline you say goodbye to success” - Sir Alex Ferguson

[Ole Miss Football @OleMissFB]

A weekend to remember ❤️‍🔥

@MorganWallen | #HottyToddy

[Kaitlyn Armstrong @karmstrong27]

Proud friend moment! @SCohenWinans successfully proposed her dissertation yesterday!👏🏻

[Pelé @Pele]

A inspiração e o amor marcaram a jornada de Rei Pelé, que faleceu no dia de hoje.

Amor, amor e amor, para sempre.
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Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today.

Love, love and love, forever.

[NCAA Division III @NCAADIII]

HISTORY MADE.

@uchicagoath's Julianne Sitch becomes the first woman to lead a men's soccer program to a national championship!

#D3soc | #WhyD3

[University of Mississippi Public Health @OleMissPH]

That’s a wrap on the 2022 @APHAAnnualMtg! As a new public health program, this was our first year bringing a cohort of @OleMiss students to APHA- the first of many. 😊

Shout out to our wonderful students and the public health leaders that made this trip so memorable! #APHA2022

[Kaitlyn Armstrong @karmstrong27]

Had a great time in Boston at the @APHAAnnualMtg presenting some of our research in the Women’s health section! #OleMiss #APHA2022

[Jennifer Polk, PhD (she, her) @FromPhDtoLife]

Here is a lab lab!

Our lab here needs to wear PPE just like the people doing the science.

He is the service dog of a student in a chemistry professor's lab.

(Shared with permission.)

[Juice Kiffin @JuiceKiffin]

Settle the argument: I say everyone was here to see me do the Walk or Champions. My dad says everyone was here for the @OleMissFB game

[Ole Miss @OleMiss]

Rest well, Rebs! It's a school night😴