π₯ Nick Saban says, "How many guys on the team need to be led?"
Player Led Teams WIN.
The more guys you have on a team that do not NEED to be led, the better.
This is the power of "Collective Leadership."
Be a Leader by Example.
Set the TONE.
We had An incredible 1st week of practice! It was hard, challenging, and watched the players cheer each other on and make each other to work at their best. #positiveimpact#gotime.
We had An incredible 1st week of practice! It was hard, challenging, and watched the players cheer each other on and make each other to work at their best. #positiveimpact#gotime.
9 Things Mentally Tough Athletes DON'T DO ...
π« Panic
π« Complain
π« Blame others
π« Make excuses
π« Take part in drama
π« Fixate on the negative
π« Stay in the comfort zone
π« See their perspective only
π« Quit when adversity strikes
Not playing?
1. What kind of energy are you bringing to your team?
2. Are you staying engaged and invested in the game?
This is how you can still positively impact your team, even though you may not be on the floor.
Often, your biggest enemy on the field is yourself. Once you get out of your own head, you can let your instincts take over and play up to your potential.
What an amazing last week! Our team made the Gold Academic Award as a Team! We had 3 compete at the HOL All-Star Match! Great way to end the official season!
"You have to decide to be successful. You don't just inherit the right to be successful because you show up. Your commitment has to exceed whatever your goal is."@CoachVenables
Talent is common, but commitment is not. Discipline is not. Are you willing to do what others are not?
If you lack natural talent and athleticism, then you really need to develop a strong mental game. If you're not the biggest or fastest among your competition, then you need to be the mentally toughest!
PLAYERS: The best teammates find ways to make their teammates look good instead of calling attention to themselves and seeking the spotlight. Great teammates make others better!