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Ben McCollum shares what it feels like to be around first-place people and a first-place culture. "I went to Northwest Missouri State, and my first practice with Steve Tapmeyer - best coach I've ever been around - I sat there and I'm like, 'This is what first place feels like. This is what a first-place culture feels like. This is what first-place people feel like.'" That was the wake-up call. He realized what first-place people have: "They've got an extreme work ethic. They've got an edge to 'em that other people don't - a competitive spirit." Then he quoted John Thompson: "You can tame a fool a lot quicker than you can resurrect a corpse...We want guys with a little edge to 'em." You can coach skills, but you can't coach competitive spirit. You don't want to consistently coach their effort and attitude. The last thing they look for: Energy givers. "Over the years, we found that guys that are moody don't make it in our program." "If you're moody, if you have low energy, if you suck the life out of the building - you don't make it." Talent isn't enough. Your energy matters. Your attitude matters. Successful people have a competitive edge, they bring energy, and they look to consistently get better. They raise the standard through what they do. (🎥 Watts Happening Podcast)

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If this doesn't fire you up! This doesn't happen automatically. To coach this hard means relationships have been built and trust has been earned....both ways.

Happy 314 day to all who celebrate

From the Lou' and we're PROUD Happy #314Day, St. Louis! #stlblues

I have been informed by NBC that I won’t be back with FNIA this fall and it has given me time to reflect and also to look ahead.    It’s disappointing  news but I want to thank my NBC family for making the last 17 years so special.  I’ll have lasting memories of my time there, especially with Rodney Harrison who has become a tremendous friend.   God has always directed me in these moments and while I’m not sure what the next step will be for me—whether it will be in football, in broadcasting, or getting more involved in church and community outreach —I know God has plans for my life and I can’t wait see them unfold. And I am reminded of one of my favorite verses in the Bible-Romans 8:28. “God works all things for His good for those who love the Lord.”

Get the tissues out. The man meant a lot to this organization. #stlblues

Spring Break D-Line Fundamentals camp! Let's get going! #Dlineparty

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With his quarterfinal win, Donovan Brown has locked up an All-State berth! His semifinal will be tomorrow morning. We’re proud, Dono!!! #RISE #FightSummitFight @RSHSsports

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"God is good and this is awesome." STL-area native Joy Dunne is our town's newest gold medalist! I caught up with her after #TeamUSA's exhilarating win over Canada at the #Olympics.

Marcus Freeman shares why "leading by example" isn't enough. "We don't love leaders by example. Because leaders by example are guys that do what they're told to do, they do everything they're asked, right?" "But they don't say things when their teammates aren't reaching the standard. We can't have that." Real leadership isn't just performing at the standard. It's protecting the standard. "We need more leaders. Guys that are willing to hold their teammates accountable because it's gonna make your teammate better." Accountability isn't about being hard on people. It's about caring enough to not let them settle. "I wanna make everybody in our organization the best they possibly can be. So if I let you cut corners or I don't say something to you when you're falling under the standard, then I'm not helping push you to the best you can be." Leading by example is the baseline. Leading with accountability is the standard. (🎥notredamebusiness )

For our 4th Senior Sunday, we have Ayden Guthrie! We want to thank Ayden for all of his contributions to our program. Cheers to a solid wrestler, and an even better teammate! #RISE #FightSummitFight

“I am a Catholic. I am a Catholic man.” — Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza on why he took his trophy to the priests at the St. Paul Center at his university

Developmental finishes in 2nd at the Jason Black Duals! #RISE #FightSummitFight

If you can, you should: shorturl.at/42qvJ #RISE #FightSummitFight

High school football coaches might have the most important job in any community and it’s overlooked. They set the culture for the largest group of young men in a school. If they build good men, not just wins, that ripple hits families, schools, and the whole community.

Curt Cignetti shares a universal truth about habits and consequences. "In life - you got freedom of choice, but not freedom of consequence." "First you form your habits, then your habits form you." Every choice and action you take compounds. The small decisions you make daily - preparation, work ethic, and how you respond - those become your habits. And over time, those habits become your identity. You're free to choose. But the consequences of those choices aren't optional. Your habits are shaping who you become. (🎥IU Athletics )

@Clayton_Macy_36 @SummitGrapplers @RSHS_Football @TheChrisRubio @swobo Loose Ridin' or die tryin!'

Wrestling season is off to a fast start, 7-2 with a third place finish at the Westminster Tournament. Working hard and grinding every day to get better. @SummitGrapplers @RSHS_Football @TheChrisRubio @swobo