After studying 180+ high-performing teams, researchers found 6 traits that separate the best:
Meaningful work
Transparent goals
Defined roles
High standards & follow-through
Positive impact beyond self
Psychological safety- to fail, grow & try again
Culture wins. Every time.
Players who do their own thing in the weight room, will do their own thing in games.
You want your coaches (and teammates), to know that you're fully committed, and ALL IN?!
Show up early, do the team workouts, go above & beyond, and empower others to do the same!
COACHES: Remember that the student-athletes you work with are future moms, dads, wives, husbands, aunts, and uncles. The young person you work with now will be the future leaders and members of the community. You're doing more than just teaching the X's and O's.
Nine times out of ten, it is your mind, not your body, that limits you in games. With mental toughness, you can overcome almost any obstacle and reach peak performance!
Six ways to lead by example:
1. Show up early
2. Work hard
3. Have a positive attitude
4. Listen to your coaches
5. Put the team first
6. Make good decisions off the field
On June 3, 1970 I walked into the Free Press sports department for the first time. One June 3, 2025 I walked out of the Free Press sports department for the last time. Hey, 55 years is a long time and it's been a blast!
Hope I passed the audition.
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Thirteen of the most important life skills that sports can teach you:
1. Work ethic
2. Accountability
3. Patience
4. Resilience
5. Perseverance
6. Concentration
7. Self-belief
8. Courage
9. Poise under pressure
10. Leadership
11. Teamwork
12. Humility
13. Healthy living