Alexa Kolnitys

Excited and Grateful !! 🤍🩵

It’s truly remarkable what our team accomplished this year. We grew every day on and off the court, we were resilient through the highs and the lows, and I am so proud of them! Thankful for a season I will never forget 🩵

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Tom Izzo said, "A player-coached team is better than a coach-coached team." The best teams are player-led. • They lead by example. • They hold everyone accountable. • They set the standard and embody the standard. Player-led teams outperform coach-led teams because they lead the process, own the process, and hold themselves accountable. They enable, build, and sustain the culture. 4 Ways to Implement Player-Led Leadership: 1. Model How to Lead - Model the behavior that you want to see in your team. Lead by example, avoid blaming others, and take responsibility for successes and failures. People will look to your actions and behaviors more than any words you say. By doing this, you are building a culture of leadership, accountability, and respect. 2. Set Expectations for Leadership and Goals - Clearly articulate goals, strategies, and expectations. Communicate where you expect people to lead. This avoids ambiguity and reminds the team what is important and why. By doing this, you are effectively communicating what you expect, increasing transparency, and improving alignment. 3. Encourage Ownership and Hold People Accountable - The heart of success and leadership is ownership. Delegate where they need to lead. Give your people the authority and resources they need to make decisions and own the process. Then hold them accountable throughout the process. By doing this, you are empowering your team to take initiative, make decisions with confidence, and develop a sense of responsibility for their contributions. 4. Encourage Their Continuous Improvement - Emphasize improvement and growth in the culture. Set time aside to gather feedback on where the team can improve. Encourage everyone to make suggestions and take responsibility of the process. This will improve engagement and create a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and open communication. You're making a more adaptable team in the process. Great teams win because they have multiple leaders driving success together. Leadership is an uphill battle. - - - Follow @coachajkings for more posts like this!

Dow's Kolnitys 'frustrating' to play against ourmidland.com/sports/highsch… via @MDN

And we still get 3 more years!!! ourmidland.com/sports/highsch…

That was an awesome week @MelanieK_12. Track: 2x state qualifier Soccer: SVL champ Basketball: #TheClassic2023

Grateful to my coaches and teammates for an amazing freshmen year at Dow High. Looking forward to hitting the road with @MImystics @CoachTyse

@DU_CoachSanders Thank you!!

Happy birthday to @Alexak_12

Midland Native @Alexak_12

@CoachTyse @ChloeMcvey10 @kourt_is_23 @abbyrey1 @_kjcaldwell @abbeyieuter_13 @JadaGarner4 Brutal 😂😂

@ChloeMcvey10 @kourt_is_23 @abbyrey1 @Alexak_12 @_kjcaldwell @abbeyieuter_13 @JadaGarner4 Don’t worry, you’re not forgotten!

Just thinking about our regional title and our seniors from last season. ⁦@kourt_is_23⁩ ⁦@abbyrey1⁩ ⁦@Alexak_12⁩ ⁦@_kjcaldwell⁩ ⁦@abbeyieuter_13⁩

@CoachTyse @kourt_is_23 @abbyrey1 @_kjcaldwell @abbeyieuter_13 Unforgettable moment

Another ⚡️SCHOOL RECORD⚡️from our 4x4 relay team of Thomas, Burgard, Kolnytis & Sharpe in 3:59.48 which was a 5 second PR. They placed 5th for all state honors! @emthomas_22 @lauren_burgard @Alexak_12 @SarSharpe10 Fitting way to end a great meet and a great year for our athletes!

A hidden gem: Dow's Huschke not flashy, just very good ourmidland.com/sports/highsch… via @StamAdvocate

COMMITTED!! 💜💛 #EverLoyal

Capping off brilliant 4 year careers with Dream Team selection for ⁦@Alexak_12⁩ and ⁦@abbyrey1⁩ congrats!!! And Alexa Player of the Year!!!!! I’m so proud of what you both accomplished!!!! ourmidland.com/sports/highsch…

@mddjr5 @caitlyn_d25 @abbyrey1 @StamAdvocate Thank you coach! Loved playing for you

Congratulations to some great players on this list! It's been a pleasure to watch you all this season! @caitlyn_d25 @Alexak_12 @abbyrey1 Meet the 2022 Daily News girls' basketball Dream Team ourmidland.com/sports/highsch…) via @StamAdvocate

Yessir

Thanks coach!

@MrKarapas @KlaireCaldwell @abbyrey1 @kourt_is_23 Thank you coach K!!