Coach Matt White

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Every training camp I had at Washington State University, Coach Leach would share the same story. The story of two kids. The rich kid and the poor kid. The rich kid has two choices. He can become spoiled, entitled, lazy, and expect everything to be handed to him because he has been given more. Or he can take every advantage of what he has been given—resources, coaching, opportunities—and use it to become even better. The poor kid has two choices too. He can say, “I never had a chance. Nobody gave me anything. The world is against me.” He can feel sorry for himself and use it as an excuse. Or he can say, “I may not have what they have, but I am going to outwork everybody.” He can become tougher, more driven, and more relentless than everybody else. It was a powerful message in a locker room full of people from different backgrounds, different families, and different life experiences. Some guys came from wealth. Some came from almost nothing. Some had every opportunity. Others had to fight for every inch. But despite all of those differences, everybody still had the same choice. You can take ownership and use what you have as fuel. Or you can become victim-minded. You can look for excuses, blame your circumstances, become entitled, and convince yourself that because of what you have—or because of what you do not have—you cannot become what you want to be. It is not about how you start. It is about what you choose to do with how you start. The rich kid can waste what he has been given or use it to build something greater. The poor kid can use his circumstances as an excuse or as fuel. In the end, greatness does not come from starting with more or less. It comes from which person inside of you that you choose to feed. If you like these Mind Strength Messages, click below to join our free newsletter and get a new Mind Strength Message every Monday to start your week on the right foot. coachlukefalk.com/email-newslett… #MindStrength

Elite offensive line play is often the difference between winning and losing. Simple as that.

See you this summer!!! 😎😎😎 #USvsthem

BIG DAWGS! We looking for you. Come camp with us! What a great opportunity as we ascend to the MOUNTAIN WEST! It’s starts up front! 🔴⚫️🔥 #UvT

New week. New opportunities. Same hustle. 📈 #SpringBall | #USvsthem🤘🦴

“The biggest mistake we make in life is thinking we have time” ―Kobe Bryant

Tom Brady: “You need coaches that push you outside your comfort zone because that’s how you grow and that’s how you develop self confidence and self esteem. They push you to deal with failure.”

Every kid in America loved Colt Brennan🌈

Out here getting after it. 📈 #SpringBall | #USvsthem🤘🦴

ANOTHER GREAT DAY ON CHI-TOWN'S SOUTHSIDE! GREAT CULTURE, PRIDE, AND HISTORY!

Great way to kick off the weekend by getting into see local talent and connect with the coaches ‼️ Thank you @CelticsFootball , @HFVikingFTBL and @Hawks4Football for showing me around!

WE want to coach great players for the day…come evaluate US, let US see your best! #Uvt

Thank you to @RhsSpartanfball , @BengalFB08 , @PNTigerFootball , @titcus , @RecruitTheNook and @LTHSfootball for having the Huskies in the building today!! #TheHardWay

Come camp with the Huskies!!! #TheHardWay

Colt Brennan at Hawaii 😮‍💨

Excellent #tb #Deuce visual @49ers

A great day out in OUR backyard connecting with local football coaches and players. A big shout out to @lkirwan97, @RBHS_Football, @Coltnero51, @JHS_FB & @FBstreaks! #Uvt #TheHardway

Great Day 2 of connecting with local coaches . The excitement and energy is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚫️🔴 . Looking forward to our relationship. #HOMEGROWN #UvT

It was a great Day 2 in the Backyard! Thank you to all the schools who opened their doors for @NIU_Football