AD Pat Cauley

FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL! “The more concerned we become over the things we can't control, the less we will do with the things we can control.” – John Wooden ~ via@DrewMaddux

Nine habits of highly successful athletes: 1. Showing up early 2. Listening to coaches 3. Working hard 4. Thinking positive 5. Putting the team first 6. Studying film 7. Eating healthy 8. Practicing rest and recovery 9. Going to sleep early

"Coaches need to not only set the standard but BE THE STANDARD for their players. Coaches should be as mentally tough, poised, coachable, and encouraging as they want their players to be." (Jamy Bechler)

BE THE TEAMMATE WHO:

GREAT TEAM CULTURES HAVE: 1-Selflessness 2-Agreed upon Values 3-All-in Commitment 4-Teachable Attitudes 5-Zero Entitlement 6-Intense Work-ethic 7-Common Respect 8-Great Communication 9-Unconditional Love ~via @CoachCollinsJMM

Tony Dungy with some great coaching advice @TonyDungy

Studies show that playing team sports is a greater predictor of success for doctors-in-training than test scores. That’s powerful! Team sports are life lessons: leadership, commitment, respect & dedication just to name a few. Learn them & let them lead you to a successful future!

Your body language doesn’t just affect you. It also affects your teammates. This is why positive body language is so important. It helps you and your entire team reach peak performance.

For all high school student athletes, remember that the classroom is more important than your exit velocity, spin rate or velo! Take care of the books and study habits first! #student #studentfirst #studentathlete

The objective of sports is to win, but the purpose of sports is to build character. All the athletic success in the world means nothing if it makes you worse as a person.

What IMPACT do you have on your Team? ▪️Do you raise the Standard or lower it? ▪️Do you improve the Mindset or diminish it? ▪️Do you raise the Effort or lower it? ▪️Do you improve the Attitude or hurt it? ▪️Are you WE first or ME first? Make a ➕ IMPACT.

Why is having GRATITUDE so important? ▪️Gratitude kills worry. ▪️Gratitude destroys fear. ▪️Gratitude makes you happier. ▪️Gratitude makes you healthier. ▪️Gratitude builds your resilience. ▪️Gratitude changes your state of mind. Be Grateful. Be Happy.

Teach kids how to lose. Losing doesn’t mean quitting, pouting, blaming or tantrums. It doesn’t mean “feel good” trophies. It means you have some work to do. It means coming back tomorrow & trying again. You can’t be a great winner without knowing how to lose & learning from it!

Great reminder for us all.

Eight benefits of playing multiple sports: 1. Improves athleticism 2. Prevents injuries 3. Improves mental toughness 4. Improves leadership 5. Makes you a better teammate 6. Improves mental health 7. Improves character 8. Helps you excel in areas outside of sports

11 things Great Teammates DON'T Do: 1. Quit 2. Blame 3. Complain 4. Bring Drama 5. Point Fingers 6. Show Up Late 7. Make Excuses 8. Make Poor Choices 9. Run From a Challenge 10. Bring Negative Energy 11. Badmouth Their Teammates Be a GREAT Teammate.

Powerful! 🧡

GREAT TEAMS HAVE GREAT TEAMMATES Top-10 Signs You're a Great Teammate ~ via @DrewMaddux

Comparing yourself to others is a complete waste of time. You’re on your own path in your own time. Don’t try to mimic someone else or their timeline. Learn habits from the best, but find your own rhythm. Do what’s best for you in your time. Be yourself & find strength in that!

Be kind. Say thank you. Hold the door open. Compliment as many people as you can. Point out the good and be the good. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Love, serve and care. The world needs more of this today!