Coach Stoker

You can buy your kids a phone; pay for college, a car. You can buy sporting equipment & uniforms, but you can’t buy their success. If they want it, they will have to work for it & earn it. Success isn’t easy. It’s gritty & hard. The price is a lot of extra work, trials & failure!

Complaining is for the selfish. Complaining is for the weak minded. Complaining is for the entitled. Be better. Choose to find the good. Choose to be grateful. Choose to focus on what you can control.

Announcing the 2023 Tarleton Football schedule 🔥

4 diseases we must fight every day: Negativity Mediocrity Comfort Entitlement Stay positive, commit to excellence & never be outworked. Surround yourself w/ people who make you happy, laugh, recharge your energy & give you a sense of peace. Then you can take on those who don’t!

Culture is transmitted through the conversations & interactions that take place every day. If culture is weak, people gossip & complain about the work environment. If culture is strong, conversations are a source of positive energy, disciplined execution, & problem-solving.

Unmotivated individuals tend to gravitate toward other unmotivated individuals because they like to complain, make excuses, and remind each other of why it's everyone else's fault. They like pointing fingers instead of thumbs!!

What does being “Coachable” look like? ▪️Eye contact ▪️Nodding when listening ▪️Good body language ▪️Always looking to improve ▪️Seek feedback from coach ▪️Growth mindset ▪️No excuses ▪️Leave ego at the door ▪️Being humble ▪️Accept criticism #CultureWins

A common default trap is BCD: Blaming others, Complaining about a situation, and Defending your default behavior. Despite its popularity, BCD doesn’t work. It damages everything it touches. Resist the temptation. Ruthlessly eliminate BCD from your life!

We have one of the best programs in Texas, the proof is in the pudding 😈

Part time players.. •Do the minimum •Show up late •Bad diet/conditioning •Don’t take much seriously •Only care about scoring Full time players.. •Always do extra •Early to everything •Bring teammates with them •Winning is #1 priority •Coachable Which one are you?

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 Teammates Be a Great Teammate. #LeadershipMatters #CultureWins

The best want to be told the truth The best want to be held accountable The best want to be coached The best want to be corrected The best want to be challenged Because they know that is the only path to becoming their best.

"People change teams like they change socks. I'm not getting the minutes I think I deserve so I'm going to go and play on this team. I'm not getting the exposure I think I deserve so I'm going to play on that team. And before you know it, there is no team." -Geno Auriemma

Found the problem. #FAA

Miss my dad!! His birthday would be coming up! Thinking about u Pop!!

@TexadaK1 I know he does!

My papa loved 🥰 TCU. I bet he has a good seat from heaven.

“God’s real. You can’t draw that one up any better.” — Bills QB Josh Allen after their win over New England

What do Mentally TOUGH Players do? ▪️They are never a victim ▪️They never feel sorry for themselves ▪️They are NOT entitled ▪️They do not complain ▪️They do not cast blame ▪️They are not afraid to confront or challenge ▪️They celebrate their teammates successes