Matt Harland

Head of Performance Analysis at Doncaster Knights Only a Life Lived for Others Is Worth Living

[Matt Harland @Matt_Chopper]

Any donations would be fantastic, will look to post updates along the way 🚴🏻

[Matt Harland @Matt_Chopper]

Tomorrow I will be starting my Cycle 300 Challenge, I will look to ride 300 miles throughout the month of July. I will be doing this to raise money for Andrew Hirst & Cancer Research (links ⬇️)

Andrew Hirst:
https://t.co/tqC4iVN23t

Cancer Resarch:
https://t.co/bQ4jbt14bI

[Matt Harland @Matt_Chopper]

If you can donate or share that would be brilliant. Andrews worked hard recently to help the club gain funding through Tesco Community Grant.

https://t.co/bXO5lcv3Tw

@DoncasterKnight

[Matt Harland @Matt_Chopper]

One of the parents from the team I coach was diagnosed with grade 4 glioblastoma, a terminal brain cancer. He’s raising money so he can access lifesaving immunotherapy and hyperthermy treatment that could give him precious time with his family

[Teddy Mitrosilis @TMitrosilis]

Nick Saban walked up to the interview podium after practice one day.

“Okay, y’all ready for a lecture?” he asked.

What followed was a powerful lesson on entitlement and doing your best.

Saban on the Importance of Nothing:

“Let’s talk about the importance of nothing. You get up every day, you’re entitled to nothing. Nobody owes you nothing.

“You have talent, but if you don’t have discipline, you don’t execute, you don’t focus, what do you get? Nothing.

“If you’re complacent and not paying attention to detail, what does that get you? Nothing.

“So, nothing is acceptable but your best.

“Everything is determined by what you do and trying to be your best. There should be nothing else but that, for everybody.

“That’s what we need to stay focused on. We need to not accept anything but our best in terms of what we’re doing in preparation.”

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It’s a simple, but profound message.

Some key takeaways:

1. Entitlement is a disease. It stunts growth and erodes culture.

2. Success has a one-day life cycle. Yesterday doesn’t dictate today.

3. Nobody is owed anything. When your feet hit the floor in the morning, it’s on you.

4. Talent matters, but it’s far from all that matters.

5. The actions you take drive success. Talent only amplifies those actions.

6. Even the best can’t afford complacency. There are competitors trying to defeat you every day.

7. If you’re entitled, the biggest competitor is yourself.

8. If you’re owed nothing, that means nobody else is either. Therein is your opportunity.

9. You can have the best strategy, the best business model, the best talent and … none of it matters if you don’t execute.

10. There are no guarantees. Relish the unknown.

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Hope this is helpful. Follow me @TMitrosilis for more writing.

I also write a weekly newsletter on the process of improvement → https://t.co/Akm89Spodg

[Nottinghamshire CCC @TrentBridge]

Paul Franks ➡️ Stuart Broad ➡️ Lyndon James.

👕 A special locker and a coveted number; the batton for both passed on.

[Andrew Brownhill @AndrewBrownhil]

Culture isn’t born from words on a wall it is born out of genuine actions on a daily basis. When Fernandinho left Manchester City he did a raffle where he gave out gifts to all of the back room staff from the chefs to the administrators👇

[Paddy Power @paddypower]

Jermaine Jenas turning up to the MOTD studios on Saturday.

[Andrew Brownhill @AndrewBrownhil]

Sir Bobby Robson's coaching tips are as valid today as they were 30 years ago👇

🗣️”To build a team of motivated players a good coach should.”

- Be open minded, a good listener
- Be honest
- Set good examples
- Understand individuals. What makes them tick?
- Be trustworthy

[Matt Harland @Matt_Chopper]

@rugbyvacancies @IanACharles

[Elior Champ Rugby @Champrugby]

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁. 𝗔. 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲.

Try No. 3️⃣ of the season for @DoncasterKnight's Robbie Smith ⚔️

#ChampRugby

[Matt Harland @Matt_Chopper]

@_Taylor9 Was thinking the same how has he played the full game and Foden hasn’t even come on

[Rugby League World Cup 2026 @rugbyleaguewcup]

🫣A MONSTER OF A HIT!

Junior Paulo with the biggest shot of RLWC2021 so far?

#RLWC2021 | #SAMFRA | @BBCSport

[Rugby League World Cup 2026 @rugbyleaguewcup]

💥 The hit.

🙌 The try.

Kyle Evans makes his mark.

#RLWC2021 #TONWAL | @WalesRugbyL @BBCSport

[Daniel Abrahams @DanAbrahams77]

On my 1st day with England Rugby (before the last World Cup), Eddie Jones said to me:

“I want you to help my coaches be better at coaching on the run”

My 1st thought? The ability to be skilful at questioning

Here’s a 🧵 for coaches on becoming skilful at asking questions…

👇🏻

[Belvoir Cricket Club @BelvoirCC]

🅿️ For anyone wanting to come and watch the firework from the club it’s £5 to park.

We look forward to seeing as many people down the BCG as possible on Saturday.
#UTB🦚

[Belvoir Cricket Club @BelvoirCC]

🎇 Following the game everyone is welcome to stay down at the ground to watch the Fireworks Championship at Belvoir Castle.

🍻 With the Bar open and BBQ on throughout the afternoon and into the evening it will be fantastic end to the season.

#UTB🦚

[Belvoir Cricket Club @BelvoirCC]

🤝 Saturday 20th will be the last league home game of the season for the club and to say thank to our 2022 sponsors we are inviting them all to join us down at the BCG.

#UTB🦚

[Matt Harland @Matt_Chopper]

@Miss_Diddy 100% said the same thing! “I know I shouldn’t say it but I do” basically he wants to say I love you and I will wait for you.