Blake Machan

A Dad who loves his family, craves a learning mindset and any conversation about coaching

[Daniel Abrahams @DanAbrahams77]

You want to help players compete with consistency? You help them dominate their narrative. You help them OWN what they say to themselves about an upcoming game. You help them weave a narrative that enables them to focus on the things they can control. You help them OWN themselves

[Wade Gilbert @WadeWgilbert]

Full keynote lecture presentation on principles of quality coaching across the four phases of a coaching season, presented in Canada late 2018 Wade Gilbert | Coach Better Every Season https://t.co/SNXdg32S1b via @YouTube

[Mark Upton @uppy01]

“We believe the motivation of children in sport is much more important than that of the parent or coach”
https://t.co/BRdmWBZwnO

[Blake Machan @Thrivesp]

This is powerful.

[Goalie Gear Nerd @GoalieGearNerd]

Carey Price showing he is one of the classiest athletes in all of sports. The young man (Anderson) idolizes Price and his mother, before dying of cancer, promised she would try to help them meet. It finally happened. Both feel the emotion as Anderson’s dream finally comes true.

[TheOriginal™ @Original_Vaughn]

Student came to class today with his child due to no babysitter or anybody to watch her while he was in class.
My professor NATHAN ALEXANDER said “I’ll hold her so you can take good notes!” #HBCU #morehouse #Respect

[Natasha Staniszewski @tvnatasha]

Little late to the party on this but what an inspiration Amy is. Here’s to injecting a little more “I got this” into our own challenges.

[Bell Let's Talk @Bell_LetsTalk]

David is on a mission to encourage others to be kind because you never know what someone else is going through. Discover his powerful story here. #BellLetsTalk

[CMHA Calgary @CMHACalgary]

What are some small things you do for your #MentalHealth that can have a great impact on your #Wellbeing? Is there something that isn't on this list you thinnk someone else might benefit from?

[Daniel Peter @danieljpeter]

💪 @tferriss explains how single tasking is a super power.

[Darlene Ferris @DarleneMFerris]

A Dream written down with a date becomes a Goal ...
A goal broken into steps becomes a Plan...
A plan backed by action
becomes reality...#2019

[Blake Machan @Thrivesp]

This list came from my work health services group and think it has some great points to ponder on the first day of 2019. Happy new year all!

[James Leath @jamesleath]

Where does character come from? #talentneedscharacter

[Jim Nagy @JimNagyOU]

Been around football my entire life and can’t say I’ve ever seen this.

[Blake Machan @Thrivesp]

@HUSE59 @HockeyAlberta Congrats bud!

[Simon Sinek @simonsinek]

I’d rather feel uncomfortable pushing for better than feel uncomfortable settling for less. #chooseyourdiscomfort

[Changing the Game @CTGProjectHQ]

Just...wow

[Blake Machan @Thrivesp]

@UCDinos Happy belated birthday Bonnie!

[CoachTube.com @thecoachtube]

Coach K on being Tired ⤵️

“When you’re tired what do you start thinking about? —> You.”

“Be as tough as your mothers - they show up all the time - we need to show up all the time.”

🎥 via @espn

[Blake Machan @Thrivesp]

In 1864, Legislator and historian Robert C. Winthrop states: “Professed patriotism may be made the cover for a multitude of sins.”

[Blake Machan @Thrivesp]

Why creating time and space is important in #youthsports