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TRUTH… Not just football. True for any athlete, for any sport. Success is HARD! Life is HARD! If it is important to you, you will put in the HARD WORK! HARD WORK pays off and it is HARD WORK that makes it all worth it! #Grit #Resilience #Effort #Attitude #Toughness

Happy Thanksgiving to all @novi_soccer, @NoviVarSoc & all @NCSD families. Wishing everyone an enjoyable, relaxing and fun-filled day with family and friends! So grateful for our Novi Community! #Grateful #NoviPride #Community #NoviTogether

In 1992, Kurt Warner was a backup quarterback at the University of Northern Iowa. He was more talented than the starter, but he never got on the field. Warner asked his friend to ask the coaches why he wasn’t playing. The response changed the way Warner approached the game and his life. The coaches said, "The reason you're not starting is that you're not very good in practice." The response shocked Warner. He knew he could throw better than the other QBs. He outshined them when the lights came on whether it was spring ball or the game. But then he started to think about it. He realized that almost 99% of the time the coaches and teammates saw him was in practice. This moment shifted his mindset and perspective. Warner said, "That was one of the greatest lessons that I ever learned about life and about football. You have to bring it every day. You got to show me what to expect from you every single day." He realized that every moment is a moment to lead by example. How you do one thing is how you do everything. In life, he realized that people watch what you do all of the time, not just when the lights are on or not just for one moment. That moment changed everything for him. He started to take practice seriously and results started to appear. In 1993, Kurt Warner was the starting quarterback for the University of Northern Iowa. He led the team to an 8-4 season with over 2,500 yards and 17 TDs. He was invited to training camp with the Green Bay Packers and that was just the beginning for him. Takeaway 1: Be the Example and Lead by Example In every aspect of life, not just sports, people often observe and judge us based on our consistent behavior and actions. To inspire and motivate others, it's essential to consistently demonstrate the qualities and behaviors we wish to see in ourselves and those around us. Takeaway 2: Value Feedback and Embrace Growth Growth is a habit and a choice. Feedback might not always be easy to hear or accept, but it's your choice whether to grow from it or deny it. You have to honest with yourself on where there are opportunities to grow. Whether in sports, career, or personal development, being open to constructive criticism and actively seeking opportunities for growth can lead to greater success and achievement. "If you're willing to put yourself and your dreams on the line, at the very least you'll discover an inner strength you may not have known existed." - Kurt Warner - - - Follow @coachajkings for more content like this!

Hey @NCSD our own ⁦@NoviVarSoc⁩ ⁦@BarthlowLuke⁩ is up for Hometown Life Athlete of the Week. Voting is open until noon Friday. You can cast as many votes as you wish, but only 1 vote every 3 hours will count in the poll. Let’s vote for Luke!!! hometownlife.com/story/sports/2…

PHOTOS: Livonia Stevenson boys soccer vs. Novi hometownlife.com/picture-galler…

Guess what? ▪️Getting up for a 6:00 am practice is Hard ▪️Great effort when you are tired is Hard ▪️Challenging your teammates is Hard ▪️Positive energy is Hard ▪️Being vocal in practice is Hard Do you know what else is Hard? WINNING. Choose wisely.

8 Controllables That Make a Difference 🎯Grades 🎯Work Ethic 🎯Attitude 🎯Hustle 🎯Selflessness 🎯Effort 🎯Coachability 🎯Commitment

A leadership role isn’t something you’re given. You have to earn it by winning the respect and trust of your teammates every single day!

Novi lost a true legend and dear friend last Friday in Tom Marcus. As you are laid to rest, we thank you for your lasting legacy on our community Mr. Novi. You will truly be missed.

Lack of discipline in school or at home often leads to lack of discipline in sports. How you do anything is how you do everything!

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to ALL of our AWESOME @novi_soccer, @NoviVarSoc and all of our @NCSD Dads. Thank you for everything you do to support you kids! #DadsDay #NoviPride #NoviTogether

Well Done @NoviHSBaseball!!! Congratulations on winning the first ever State Championship in Novi High School history! 👍

The best athletes are intrinsically motivated. They don’t just work hard because they have to. They work hard because they want to!

If you only work hard when you feel motivated, you’ll never be consistent enough to reach your biggest goals. To succeed in life, you need to have the discipline to work hard even when you don’t feel like it.

If you cheat a workout, you’re only cheating yourself. If you take shortcuts, you’ll pay the consequences eventually. But if you respect your craft and do things the right way, even when no one is watching, you’ll be rewarded with great results.

The weight room does a lot more than just build your body. It builds strong character & mental toughness. It strengthens weaknesses & reveals assertiveness. It shows who has drive & who fakes it. Through grit, it reveals who’ll quit & who won’t. Ultimately, it creates leaders!

Mentally tough athletes make no excuses. No matter what adversity they’re faced with, they find a way to overcome it and get the job done.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to ALL of our AMAZING @novi_soccer, @NoviVarSoc and all of our @NCSD Moms! One day is definitely not enough to say how truly appreciated you are. #NoviPride #NoviTogether #MomsDay #MomsAreTheBEST