Coach A. Robinson

As a coach, you need to be just as mentally tough as you ask your players to be. Don't just talk about it. Practice what you preach and lead by example!

I loved this read! "Athletes process a coach's body language 4x faster than they process the words. You can plan the speech, choose the words, hit the pause for effect, and the room has already made up its mind before you get to your second sentence." thedaily.coach/p/the-face-of-…

#choicesandopportunities #SAAalldayeveryday

Sean McVay nailed the job description. Be an elevator. Lift people to their highest potential. That's it. That's leadership. Not a critic. Not a ceiling. An elevator. 🔥

Do you say "I get to go to practice today!" or do you say "I have to go to practice today". Your answer says a lot about your future in the game.

Finding your why changes everything. Joy in the journey beats destination obsession.

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Things I wish I would have understood as a player: How much time and energy the coaching staff spends thinking about what's best for the TEAM.

To succeed as an athlete, you need to be all in. If you’re not fully committed to your sport, you'll be outworked by the athletes who are.

Four more years of growth. Four more years of memories. Four more years chasing dreams. The scoreboard resets. The journey continues.

Average players show up and expect results. The BEST players are first to arrive, last to leave. always working. Investment over entitlement.

This moment unlocks everything. Patient coaching changes trajectories. Angry reactions end careers. When did someone's patience change your path?

Parents, if you really want your kid to succeed, allow their coach to do his or her job. Your role should mainly be about providing support. And if you are your child’s coach, make sure you are a parent first, coach second.

You should never be too proud of doing the right thing. You should just do it.

Championship Team Culture takes a big investment of time & energy & heart OFF the field. How much time do you spend investing off the field?

Overthinking destroys just as many dreams as adversity does.

The best team leaders are: "first to practice, first to meetings, first to focus in, first to speak up, and first to step up"

Coaches: Remind your players that weak body language weakens your team & helps your opponent. Don't be a palms up player #strongbodylanguage

Talent isn’t enough Athleticism isn’t enough Mental toughness isn’t enough Technique isn’t enough Strategy isn’t enough To be the best, you must be well-rounded and have the whole package!

20 years as a head coach will teach you things no clinic ever will. Maybe one sticks. 28 Lessons Learned. 1. Coaching is all about relationships. Work to build relationships with your players. 2. Play the long game with culture. There are no shortcuts to success. 3. Develop your leaders. Don’t hope or wish for leaders. 4. You are never as good as you think in a win. And after a loss, you are never as bad. 5. When in doubt, less is more. The earlier you learn this, the better. 6. As the coach, you are the leader. Lead by example in all you do. 7. Culture is what you allow and what you emphasize. 8. Create practices with a purpose. 9. Do things in groups of 3’s. It is simple and easy to remember. 10. Energy givers make a team. Reward your energy givers. 11. Put your players in situations where they can use their strengths. 12. Communication is vital. Be clear, concise, and proactive. 13. Remember, comparison is the thief of joy. Don’t compare yourself to others. 14. Be a lifelong learner. The best coaches are constantly learning and getting better. 15. There is no substitute for hard work. As a coach, model the work ethic you want. 16. Culture is every day. You must think this way. If not, your culture will erode. 17. Find a supportive spouse. Coaching is challenging and time-consuming. 18. Over-communicate roles for your players and team. 19. Remember, leadership is a lifestyle. Be a servant leader. 20. Do not try to please anyone. It is impossible and will only cause problems. 21. Be incredibly honest with kids and parents. Do not sugarcoat anything. 22. Do yourself a favor and be very organized. It shows competence. 23. Celebrate the small wins. Use the game within the game to set goals. 24. Focus on the process, not the prize. 25. Always celebrate WE over ME. 26. Think about your player’s mental health. It is more important than ever. 27. Get to know your parents when their kids are young. These relationships matter. 28. Enjoy the time with your players and have fun!