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[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

Bones Hyland and his favorite teacher

Amazing how much a good mentor can do for a young person

(Via @FixingEducation 🎥)

[Inky Johnson @inkyjohnson]

The process of self improvement.

[Let’s Talk Basketball @dan_millerbball]

15 Attributes of a great PG 🏀

[CoachLync | Tools & Playbooks @CoachLync]

Defining Toughness 💪

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Sean McVay said, “Winning is a habit; let’s make it ours.”

Winning is a lifestyle. It is how you do things.
What habits make winning possible?

Here are the 6 Habits of Winners.

1. Keep Stacking Days
Winners show up every day. It’s not about going all out once in a while but consistency. Small, daily actions compound over time. Whether in the gym, the classroom, or your mindset, showing up EVERY DAY beats sporadic intensity.

2. Focus on the Process, Not Just the Results
Winners don’t obsess over outcomes—they focus on the steps that get them there. The journey is where growth happens. By locking in on the process, they make success inevitable by constantly improving what they can control.

3. Embrace the Struggle
Winners don’t shy away from challenges or discomfort. They know that growth happens in the tough moments. When others quit or back down, winners lean in. They understand that pain and struggle are part of the path to greatness.

4. Adapt and Adjust
Winners are flexible. They don’t stick to a rigid plan when things change - they adapt. Whether it’s a new strategy, an unexpected challenge, or setbacks, winners adjust and keep moving forward.

5. Stay Humble and Hungry
No matter how much success they’ve had, winners never think they’ve “arrived.” They remain humble, knowing there’s always room to improve. And they stay hungry, constantly pushing themselves to improve, no matter how much they’ve already achieved.

6. Mental Toughness
Winners build mental resilience. They don’t let failures define them or allow external pressures to control their mindset. They train their minds as much as their bodies, learning to stay focused, calm, and confident in any situation.

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[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Urban Meyer had a quote on his wall at Ohio State that every player saw.

It's based on something everyone's heard before, but Meyer changed it.

He added one brutal line that most people don't want to hear.

That one line change changes everything...

[Justin McLeod @justfactsmaam]

My biggest takeaway from this? This is after Fordham was eliminated on Saturday, yet there they were, watching a great ballgame and having fun together. Really cool and a sign of great culture and chemistry.

[Coach Ray Ostrowski @CoachRayO3313]

If the plan is to be great, then they’re also has to be a plan to stack positive habits, and good days🧱

It’s not always what you see on social media. Greatness is about the behind-the-scenes actions that lay the foundation & stack tbe bricks of excellence.

[Coach Ray Ostrowski @CoachRayO3313]

Talent is a gift. Control the controllables and always make sure to take advantage of your talent. Your dreams don’t care about your excuses.

[Coach Ray Ostrowski @CoachRayO3313]

Rich or poor. Stud or program kid. Supported or independent. Regardless of your situation, you become what you choose to fuel. Everyone has built in excuses. Everyone faces complacency. Choose ownership over victim hood & fuel your own success story. Dictate your narrative.

[Coach Ray Ostrowski @CoachRayO3313]

You may not like it - but if someone is 💯 with you & genuine in their feedback, be willing to work & follow through on your end. Appreciate the fact that they are real with you & will hold you to a higher standard

[#NeverStopRising @Coach_Kemm]

High school sports and activities bring students, schools and entire communities TOGETHER!

Igniting a sense of unity, school spirit and pride like few things can.

Talk to your student about participating!

#PlayPerformCompeteTogether

https://t.co/UHMhEbKc7j @CHSAA @NFHSNetwork @MapletonSchools

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Most coaches manage players.

Brad Stevens builds leaders.

Here’s his blueprint.👇

[Coach Ray Ostrowski @CoachRayO3313]

You can run from the work - but you can’t hide from the results. Fight everyday to eliminate the excuses from your life

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Brad Stevens was asked about his non-negotiables in sports and life.

He named 3 things. Simple. Clear.

They had nothing to do with winning and everything to do with why people loved playing for him.

Here's what he said and how you can use it:
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[Coach Ray Ostrowski @CoachRayO3313]

What can we give back and sacrifice today to make our tomorrow better? Together Everyone Achieves More

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Cori Close (@CoachCoriClose) shares a must-listen message on what it takes to be special.

"Do you want special? Then you better get used to hard."

"Tell me one person in this life, in any area of life, that did something special that didn't embrace hard. That didn't embrace the adversity."

Success is earned in the struggle.

"It's the people who embrace hard. Perseverance. All of those things that need to happen."

Then she got honest about her own leadership:
"Get ready to push that. Get ready to take that on for your players first so that they can see the role modeling of someone who faces hard, who embraces hard."

Leaders go first.

You can't ask your team to embrace hard if you're not willing to do it yourself.

You have to be willing to embrace adversity.

Adversity isn't a roadblock - it's the path.
(🎥 USA Basketball)

[mames @shs_m]

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