Coach CWard

You must win the mind first. Must have a vision of success long before the action or activity happens. Must have an unwavering belief in yourself and your ability to do the task at hand. Get clear on what you want. Be intentional. And know that champions think and focus different.

“Let that passion be your competitive advantage. It’s almost impossible to outwork passionate people” -@BallisPsych

Tom Izzo said, "The great ones want to be disciplined, want to be held accountable. It's the other ones that don't." Everyone wants success. Few accept what it takes. It means demanding accountability. Here are the 6 Principles of Accountability that drive success:👇

"They say if you want a bigger house, you have to have a bigger deposit." You want more? Then do more. More focus. More discipline. More detail. More toughness. More sacrifice. Because champions, don’t wish for it… They work for it.

🚨 TICKET PUNCHED 🚨 The Blue Devils of Dillard University have won the @HBCUAC Tournament and are headed to the NAIA Men's Basketball National Championships! @BleuDevilsMBB @GeauxDU

Dillard University 2025 Men’s Basketball Champion!!! #GeauxBleu

Many are capable, few are COMMITTED. Mike Tomlin nailed it. It’s not about what you’re capable of - it’s about what you’re willing to do. Many people have talent. Commitment and excellence are rare. Commit. Show up. Stack the days.

“It starts in the minds and hearts of each guy in a Louisville jersey. It just matters. Getting stops matters. Taking care of their assignment matters. Picking up for the mistake of your teammates, matters,” Pat Kelsey Habits build toughness and the attitude of being a winner.

LAZY vs. HARD WORK "Lazy people do a little work and think they should be winning! Winners work as hard as possible and still wonder if they are being lazy!" powerful message from @LewisCaralla 🎥 @DrewMaddux

Habits of people that win: 1 work harder 2 complain less 3 teach others 4 show gratitude 5 share credit 6 choose kindness 7 volunteer first 8 unselfishly give 9 trust first 10 good manners 11 stay teachable 12 promote others 13 love to explore 14 love to compete

Discipline will deliver in 6 months what would take 6+ years without discipline.

“Kids don't realize it these days, but to struggle is a good thing. It makes you into who you are. Struggles meant I had to invest more and try harder." Struggles in sports aren't setbacks; they're stepping stones to success.

WIN THE GAME IN YOUR HEAD FIRST "Players and people break down mentally before they do breakdown physically. You're not just training them to run, jump, and do things. You're training them, hopefully, to think under pressure." (Geno Auriemma) ~ via @TheCoachJournal

Before it’s a habit, it’s uncomfortable. Before it’s a habit, it’s inconvenient. Before it’s a habit, you’re bad at it. Before it’s a habit, it’s an obstacle. Before it’s a habit, it’s frustrating. Before it’s a habit, it’s difficult. Keep showing up. 🪵🪓

"Intersection Points" This is one of my favorite ways to describe whether to change direction or not. Check out this simple breakdown.

Dawn Staley said, "I’m very different than your parents because your parents don’t want you to fail and be uncomfortable. "I love you enough to allow you to fail." You can't steal the struggle. 4 Lessons Leaders Need to Know About Growth and Discomfort:🧵 (🎥@jemelehill)

James Franklin said, "You're going to fall back on your habits." "If your habits are good and strong, you're going to be very very successful." Excellence is the habit and the mindset, not the destination. A framework for excellence:🧵 @TheCoachJournal

Kirby Smart said, "We say all the time, it takes what it takes," "It takes what it takes to be great so there's really no choice." It's means commitment. Commitment to the hard work, sacrifice, and discipline it takes for greatness.