Michael Crawford

Champions Chronicles Volume I is here! You can click below for the very first Edition of Bosco's Athletic Monthly Newsletter. We will look back at August and catch you up on our fall sports. Link: view.gogipper.com/page/2106223

Thankful for all the Lancer teams and alumni who have paved the way for our current team. Please come out and support your 2024 team as we face Pacifica in the CIF-SS D1 finals on Friday at 7 pm! #OLuOn2

OLu (14-3) beats Millikan 7-6. Brianne Weiss (12-1) with the win in 2.1 shut out innings of relief. Kai Minor (2-3) walks it off with a 3 run inside the park HR. Chloe McGreevey went 2-3. Alejandra Rodriguez with 2 RBI. @ocvarsityguy @latsondheimer @OLu_Athletics

@BoogieSylvester @boscofootball Congratulations young man! Excited to see what God has in store for this next chapter in your life.

Honored at my last High School Ceremony with Offensive Player of the Year and recognition for 1st Team all Trinity League. Appreciate all the coaches that helped me as a player for the last 4 years. #BoscoBrotherhood

In 2017, Austin Ekeler went undrafted and signed with the LA Chargers. He was the 6th-string RB. His only goal was to make the team, but it was a long shot. He was an undersized D-II RB that wasn't drafted and wasn't getting practice reps. He told his family, "Don't call me. I don't want to be distracted." Austin was getting 0 real reps in training camp. The only reps that got him noticed were special teams and scout team. So those opportunities are what he would take advantage of. ✅He ran every special teams rep as hard as he could, flying down the field. ✅He "over studied" to make sure he was in position and consistent. And the hard work started to pay off. One day, head coach Anthony Lynn noticed his effort on special teams and asked who that was flying down the field. The results weren't immediate. He kept working hard and being consistent, but he wasn't moving up the depth chart. He was still 6th-string and barely getting reps. He even broke down crying in front of his position coach because nothing was changing, until it did... During the preseason, he started to get more opportunities and stand out. He made some tackles and plays on special teams. He was always in position and he continued to get noticed. Ekeler's effort ultimately paid off when he made the roster. That year, Ekeler led the NFL in tackles on punts. He realized that was his opportunity, that was his role, and that was his job. That was just the beginning for him because then his role and job would continue to evolve. Austin Ekeler is now the starting RB for the LA Chargers and led the NFL in total touchdowns from 2021-2022 with 38. Takeaway 1: Control what you can control Focus on what matters and control what you can control. In the face of adversity and long odds, Ekeler focused on maximizing his efforts in areas he could influence. He worked on his special teams skills, doing work in the weight room, and learning the playbook. He even removed distractions from family and friends to focus on getting better. The most resilient people know that "you can control what you can control." This mindset promotes ownership and a proactive, solution-focused mindset. Takeaway 2: Do Your Job To The Best of Your Ability Austin Ekeler's story teaches us the significance of seizing opportunities and performing your role with passion, energy, consistency, and attention to detail. Little details make big differences. He made the most of his limited opportunities by giving A+ effort on every play. People notice when you are consistent in your mindset and actions. Passion and energy can't be faked. Everyone stars in some role, and your character shines when you give your best. Good character isn't just a trait, it's a choice that leads to a life worth living. "In my mind where I'm trying to progress, just getting by is never good enough. You owe it to yourself and the people around you to try to maximize your capabilities because that is why you're on this Earth." - Austin Ekeler - - - Follow @coachajkings for more content like this!

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Congrats to the newest member of the Orange County Hall of Fame: Coach Steve Miklos! We are so proud of all of your accomplishments. #OLuOn2

Athletes: Take 1 minute to really listen. It can change everything for you! Change your “what if?” To “even if”

@Carson_Conklin @jbecktwelve @JwPalms @dqbtraining @ttw_recruiting @mrlongshore @QBCatalano @Cen10Football @coachfredy @RT_ENT @FBU_LACENTRAL @richfieldcc Super excited for you young man! Keep your head down and keep grinding! I am super proud of you and cannot wait to see what God has planned for you and your future.

Woke up this morning with a calm chill grateful vibe. I really want to say thank you to so many people @jbecktwelve @JwPalms @dqbtraining @ttw_recruiting @mrlongshore @QBCatalano @MikeZCrawford @Cen10Football @coachfredy @RT_ENT @FBU_LACENTRAL @richfieldcc

NATIONAL BROADCAST! Apparently this week’s matchup with Mater Dei is a big deal?!?! Bally Sports will carry the game live to their national audience. Brave Nation rejoices! #DestinationBosco #GoBeGreat

CLASS OF 2027! Our Admissions Application for the 2023-2024 school year is now available! Visit bosco.org/apply for more information. We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you into the Bosco family! #BOSCOBOUND

7 Ways to Make Today a Better Day: 1. Look for the good. 2. Appreciate the little things. 3. Be a helper. 4. Tell someone they matter. 5. Give more than you take. 6. Speak words of encouragement and hope (to yourself and others). 7. Believe the best is yet to come.

248 DAYS... That's how many are left in 2022. How you choose to use them matters. I’m not buying the doom and gloom. I’m investing in faith, hope and love. I believe the best is yet to come. Let’s go!

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@TigerBachmeier @StanfordFball @CoachDavidShaw @BKwrStanford @maeubanks @PeteAlamar @GregBiggins @adamgorney @ChadSimmons_ Congratulations young man! Well deserved! Extremely proud of you!

Committed! STANFORD UNIVERSITY #FearTheTiger @StanfordFball @CoachDavidShaw @BKwrStanford @maeubanks @PeteAlamar #GoStanford #GoCARD #FearTheTree @GregBiggins @adamgorney @ChadSimmons_ #NighthawkAirstrike #BearToTiger #BachmeierBrothers

@TrentRushSports I know you!!!

I’m now at a stage in life where I have no idea who anyone is on Facebook any more. Married, divorced, new kids, whatever, I can’t keep up. I see people l have like “200 mutual friends” with, but I have no idea who they are. I recognize about 12 people.

Soooooo excited for this young man!!! Extremely well deserved!!! Western Colorado just got a Beast running back and a First Class Young Man!

Incredible response by Tom Izzo when asked about the idea that the postgame handshake line should be done away with. x.com/kylebaustin/st…

6 Ways to Get Better: 1. Be humble and hungry 2. Focus on your strengths and what matters most 3. Tune out distractions 4. See life and people as teachers you can learn from each day 5. Help others get better 6. Care more. Put more time, effort and passion into your work/life