Sam Back

Everything is but a thought. If you do not free your mind you are a slave to this realm. If you're able to create an image of something in your mind, you are quite capable of creating a physical replica of it. But with no action, everything is but a thought 🔐💭

Nick Saban explains why you're not entitled to anything in life. "You get up every day, you're entitled to: Nothing." "Nothing is acceptable, but your best." You get what you earn in life. That's it. No one owes you success, opportunity or playing time. Those are things you earn. Show up, do the work, and earn it every day - not because you're told to, but because that's the standard you hold yourself to. Your thoughts drive what you want - your actions drive what you get. The gap between the two? That's where most people fail. (🎥CTSN)

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Kobe Bryant didn't talk about winning - he talked about living a mindset of excellence. A masterclass on mindset, resilience, and what it takes to be great. (📌Bookmark for later)

One day at a time. 💪 #GoZips #MakeTheClimb

Humbled by the support over the past few days. ❤️ Couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity @ZipsFB Can’t wait to #MakeTheClimb #GoZips 🦘 #HOME #AGTG 🙏🏼 @CoachTibs @BallCoachJoeMo @CoachSamBack @BrendanLamanna @PeytonNaylon @Coach_BNeal @Trauba_Akron @CoachBaldesare @BiggsCoach @RMatviko @DFitzpatrick56 @Coach_Orie @Coach_GMack @Coach_J_Rod @ATGoodrich @MattKaulig @AkronZips @JerrySmith617 @justjamesss20 @____NextGen @ubring @Pro_Sports1 @SFHSfootballNY @SFHS_FB_ @WR_COACH_O @domcooksr @PRZcory @KeyStarNetwork @sixstarfootball @GregCTC585 @EdOBrienCFB @GregBiggins @BrianDohn247 @tdhald @WNYAthletics @CHSAA @On3 @JerrySmit716 @NPCoachJeff @Andy_Villamarzo @BrianHawkins4 @PrepRedzone @RivalsHS @5StarFBRecruits @MACSports

Been waiting my whole life to say this… I’m happy to announce my commitment to @ZipsFB Beyond blessed for the opportunity to grow as a person and player. Thank you @CoachTibs @BallCoachJoeMo @CoachSamBack and the entire staff for believing in me. #GoZips 🦘#MakeTheClimb To all those out there still chasing their dreams, never give up! This is proof they do come true! 💪🏻 #AGTG #HOME @BrendanLamanna @PeytonNaylon @Coach_BNeal @Trauba_Akron @AkronZips @JerrySmith617 @justjamesss20 @____NextGen @ubring @Pro_Sports1 @SFHSfootballNY @SFHS_FB_ @WR_COACH_O @domcooksr @PRZcory @KeyStarNetwork @sixstarfootball @GregCTC585 @EdOBrienCFB @GregBiggins @BrianDohn247 @tdhald @WNYAthletics @CHSAA @On3 @JerrySmit716 @NPCoachJeff @Andy_Villamarzo @BrianHawkins4 @PrepRedzone @RivalsHS @5StarFBRecruits @MACSports

“Once you get to the 2nd or 3rd quarter of a game, motivation is gone. What’s sustainable? Inspiration. Built on two qualities: love and ownership” - Urban Meyer

Back in the lab 🔬 #GoZips #MakeTheClimb

Talent is overrated. Tom Brady, a 6th-round pick who became the GOAT, said it: “You don’t have to be special. You just have to be what most people aren’t. Consistent. Determined. Willing to work for it. No shortcuts.” Standards win. Watch🔥. x.com/Patriots/statu…

“We ain’t winning if y’all don’t do the little things” - Ed Reed (Via @nflthrowback 🎥)

The highest performers don’t waste energy on things they can’t control. They focus on two things: their effort and their attitude. When adversity hits, don’t look for a shortcut back. Just keep chipping away. One play. One response. One step at a time.

“Tom Brady says he never felt like the GOAT, just someone who refused to waste an opportunity.” Shaq: Tom, everybody calls you the GOAT. Seven rings, 23 years, still looked like you could play tomorrow. But when you look in the mirror, do you feel like the GOAT? Tom: Honestly? No. I never felt chosen. I just never wasted a moment. Every practice, every film session, every offseason, I treated it like it was the last one I’d ever get. Shaq: See, that’s what separates you. Because most guys get the opportunity. You actually did something with it. Tom: And I didn’t do it alone. Alex kept my body right for over two decades. Coach Belichick didn’t let me be comfortable ever. When you have people around you who refuse to let you settle, settling stops feeling like an option. Shaq: So it’s not just talent. It’s the room you build around yourself. Tom: Exactly. The right room changes everything. Most people underestimate that.

“There are two pains in life: the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment.” — Nick Saban

💯 days until football returns to InfoCision Stadium! See you on September 12th when we take on Robert Morris at home! #GoZips #MakeTheClimb

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Today and every day, we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. #MemorialDay | #GoZips

" Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe."  Saint Augustine #QuietTime

Everything matters and every moment matters. There’s a reason Relentless Effort is one of our core pillars. Life is about Relentless Effort. There will be obstacles and challenges, but relentless effort is essential to pushing through and overcoming all obstacles. Each moment matters and has an effect on how your life plays out. Approach the little moments the same way you do the big ones. Be consistent. Choose to be relentless in every moment.

What makes a great leader? Tom Brady answers it here. 100% Leadership Gold 🥇