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Straight outta #DUUUVAL 😬
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Jay Wright never broke the huddle with the word: “Win.”
He broke it with one word.
A word that had nothing to do with the scoreboard…and everything to do with how you show up.
It became Villanova's mantra and identity.👇
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Here they come! 🐆
#DUUUVAL
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Alex Rodriguez asked a question. Reggie Jackson answered it.
(Shouts to the producer and rest of the desk for staying out of Reggie’s way and just letting him talk. I doubt they expected this answer. But it’s a great few minutes of television.)
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We may not get what we want… but we will more times than not get what we need
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“We spend a lot of time really focusing on the parents…”
@UConnMBB Head Coach Dan Hurley, in advance of the National Championship game, on what sets them apart part in terms of recruiting. In his words, they aren’t afraid to say NO to ‘neon talent’ if the player and parents haven’t demonstrated the ability to put the team first.
#MarchMadness #youthsports #coach
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Coach K said, "Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!"
Resilience is your ability to bounce forward.
It means adaptability, grit, and perseverance.
Coach K's 4 Principles of Resilience:
1. Attitude - He believes, "It is on you to have a great attitude."
• Your attitude is a choice.
• Positive anything is better than negative nothing.
• What you think you can do is what will will happen.
Lesson: Your attitude defines if you will say "Why me?" or "Why not me?"
2. Belief - Belief is contagious. He said, "I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come."
You have to believe in yourself and your team. He would ask his players - Do you believe that you can figure it out?
Lesson: If you don't believe you can then you won't.
3. Preparation - Once you have great attitude and belief, preparation is where success begins. 3 questions he would ask:
• What did you learn from your setbacks?
• How can you change that?
• How will it be different this time?
Lesson: Learn from your mistakes. The strength of the team lies in its preparation.
4. Execution - Coach K said, "You can have the best game plan in the world, but if you don't execute, it doesn't matter. Success is not a random act."
• It means have a plan.
• It means communicate the plan.
• It means hold everyone accountable.
Lesson: Be detailed and execute with purpose. Execution is everything.
"When you keep taking each other with you, then you win. Winning is making the best out of any situation that you are in, in an ethical way." - Coach K
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Honored to be voted Coach of the Year by my colleagues @auyellowjackets Poised for greater! #movingthecheese
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When the crowd chose to save Barabbas & crucify Jesus it initiated the greatest trade ever. Jesus was crucified for our sins, & through that we have grace through faith.
Grace is hard for me to receive at times because of my imperfections & shortcomings. I sometimes show too much grace with things I’m familiar with. In an effort to be nonjudgmental or avoid hypocrisy I miss opportunities to hold others accountable. On the other side I can be harsh when it’s unfamiliar. Needless to say Jesus’ sacrifice was for a wretch like me.
@thepivot Happy Resurrection Sunday
#ThePivot #HappyEaster #JesusChrist #Barrabas
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Coaches: Bring your sons and daughters around the team frequently. Expose them to practices, team activities, bus rides, locker room celebrations and heartbreaks. Your children’s relationship with the student-athletes and exposure to the team culture is valuable to their development.
Additionally, the players in your program get to see you as a parent. You set an example for them on how to prioritize and balance both family and work, something they’ll need to do in the future.
*Bring one child at a time when they are younger.
*Have your spouse bring the kids and stop by for a portion of practice.
*Know what age appropriate activities your kids should be exposed to.
*Balance is key; your practices and offices shouldn’t look, feel, or sound like a daycare center.
*Talk about good parenting with your players and be an example to it.
*Leave practice early when needed to attend your kid’s games/activities and let your assistants run practice. Verbalize to your team why you’re doing it. Show and explain to them what active parenting is and how delegating trust and responsibility to staff is beneficial for all.
*Make it easy for assistant coaches to also be active parents and spouses.
Former NFL head coach Bruce Arians told his staff during their first meeting, “If you miss a ballgame, a recital, anything to do with your children, I'll fire you.” They won a Super Bowl with this team policy.
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Solid first season for @AllenUMBB. Finished 15-15, 4th in the East Division, after being picked last. Had a lot of first for the program moving into DII ranks. Proud of my guys, and thankful to them as well. 2024-2025… here we come. #movethecheese
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This is what it is all about!
If you have ever coached your own kid, you know how this feels 👇.
There is a unique bond that cannot be understood by most.
Being a part of a TEAM is special.
Having your own child on that TEAM with you is powerful.
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7 Common Mistakes New Coaches Make.
1. Obsess over X’s and O’s.
2. Over-promise playing time.
3. Not address issues head on.
4. Not clearly defining team roles.
5. Do not focus on building culture.
6. Avoid communicating w/parents.
7. Worry about making others happy.
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Some WISDOM for Young Coaches.
I was a Head Coach at 26. A Principal at 33. I have been doing both for the last 11.
I have learned a lot about coaching and leadership.
Here are 9 of the most important things I have learned...
1: PLAYERS NOT PLAYS
In pressure situations, do not worry about plays. Focus on players. It is so easy to worry about a "play." In reality, players win. Get the ball in the "player's hand who will make the right "play."
2: LEARN the 20-40-60 RULE ASAP
The earlier you learn this as a coach, the better off you will be.
- In your 20's - you worry about what others think.
- In your 40's - you don't care what others think.
- In your 60's - you realize no one was thinking of you to begin with!
3: PLAY THE LONG GAME WITH CULTURE
Culture Wins. Culture is a long game, but culture is fragile. Culture is...
- What you Allow.
- What you Emphasize.
- Every Day.
Focus on your culture every day. Every decision you make defines your culture.
4: RELATIONSHIPS FIRST
Coaching is about managing and leading people. And leading people is always about relationships. Don't ever lose sight of this. Focus on people.
5: SIMPLICITY WINS
Can you explain your offensive or defensive philosophy in 8 words or less? You should. And your players should, too. Simple wins.
6: GIVE UP SOME CONTROL
As a young coach, I tried to control how we played. I coached BB like I coached FB, play-by-play. I have since learned to teach kids how to play and not try to control every movement. It is much more enjoyable for everyone, and success has followed.
7: FIND A GREAT MENTOR
I was lucky. I had a 30-year coaching legend as my assistant coach. His wisdom was priceless. One time, I had a sticky decision with a player/parent. I was grounded on principle. I was lucky to have my mentor.
8: CONNECT WITH COACHING COLLEAGUES
Coaching is hard. The skill set needed to do a good job is incredible. You are also on an island at times. Connect with your coaching colleagues on a personal level. The relationships are lifelong and priceless.
9: FAMILY FIRST
Don't lose sight of your time. Don't lose sight of your commitment. Always make time for your kids and family. Done right, raising kids in a coaching household has incredible rewards!
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This is some really powerful stuff from Deion Sanders…
Colorado WR Jimmy Horn was having a rough game, so Deion pulled him aside and gave him an important message.
He told Horn that his dad, who is in prison, was watching him play.
“He’s watching you right now. He wants to clap in front of all his different inmates because he believes in his son. We gonna make pops proud tonight. That’s what we gonna do, because his son is a DAWG.”
Goosebumps. Jimmy Horn went on to catch the game-tying touchdown.
(Via @BleacherReport , @RyanKoenigsberg)
