@MarCarrillo64 Just because you pay the fee doesn’t guarantee a player a spot, however there is no easy way to select players and most of the time it’s a popularity contest. We’ve made it to the regional final 3 years in a row but get a maximum of three players across 3 teams 🤦♂️
"Of course talent matters.
But 'effort is worth twice as much as talent.'
We have better learn to develop their grit.
Because grit is what turns potential into reality."
Grind
Relentlessness
Intensity
Toughness
Grit is not a talent; it's a choice.
DEVELOPING MENTAL TOUGHNESS
"You get mental toughness because things are hard. You've got to embrace hard.
Tough times make hard people. Easy times make soft people...
You've gotta learn to overcome things that are hard." (Nick Saban)
Yes, coaches have favorites.
But not the favorites that many parents think.
Coaches want to win. They want players that do the things that help teams win. What are these things?
What are the favorites that coaches look for?
Here are the 7 Favorites that Coaches Play:
#1 Favorite: Players they can TRUST
Can we trust you? Can we count on you? These are the top questions that coaches and teammates demand. If you are not dependable or trustworthy, I don’t care how talented you are; you will struggle to play. Be trusted and be a “favorite.”
#2 Favorite: Players who make the RIGHT PLAYS
Coaches want playmakers. Do you make winning plays? You don’t have to score. There are many pieces to make a good team. If you make the right play at the right time, you will find playing time and be a “favorite.”
#3 Favorite: Players who fill a ROLE
The most talented players don’t always make the best team. Teams are like puzzles. The pieces have to fit. If you can fill a role that the team needs and be a “favorite.”
#4 Favorite: Players who help the TEAM WIN
Coaches want to WIN. If you can make plays that help the team WIN, you will play. What are winning plays in basketball? Getting Loose balls, rebounds, setting screens, drawing charges, playing defense, and more. Help the team WIN and be a “favorite."
#5 Favorite: Players who WORK HARD
Want to get noticed? Work harder than everyone. Coaches will reward consistent hard work. Hard work is contagious and can impact a team in winning ways.
#6 Favorite: Players who are COMMITTED
No Deposit - No Return. Coaches want commitment from their players. Do the work. Do the extra work. Show Up. Commit. Committed players = Committed teams. Committed teams = Winning teams. Be committed and be a “favorite.”
#7 Favorite: Players who have TALENT
Finally, talent matters. You have to have some level of talent to play. But talent is not everything. Many talented players don’t get playing time. Develop your talent. Use your talent. Be a “favorite.”
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The LSC 07 Girls Black Performance Team took second place overall in our bracket in the Indy Showcase. We had a great weekend in Indy going 2-1 facing some tough competition from our Region. Saturday the girls did yoga before our final match! @LSCyouth
11TH REGION GIRLS SOCCER
Madison Central coach Steven Nash, along with goalies Becca Gordon and Abby Moore, talk about defeating LexCath to win the program's first region title since 2002