Coach Heidi

This is an awesome answer on how having a team first attitude actually helps you play better individually… great stuff (Via @CollieronTV 🎥)

Accountability isn’t criticism — it’s care. When I refuse to let you show up with a bad attitude or anything less than your best, it’s because I believe in you… and I believe in us. Holding someone to a high standard is how you say, “You matter too much for me to let you slip.”

“If you’re going and playing to exhaustion, every time you’re out there, it just gives you a chance.” - TJ McConnell Playing hard is a skill. It’s controllable. It’s a choice. Do you play to exhaustion?

“I used to think that I could affect winning and losing. I,I,I,I I keep using that word. Then it became more of, I have very little control of winning and losing, the only thing I have control of is…am I putting them in a position every day in practice to learn how to win?” Geno Auriemma 🎥 @WDWconvo

Kara Lawson said, "Don’t give me the power to affect your self-esteem and who you are as a person." "Don’t let me control whether you’re going to have a good day." Confidence comes from within. Not from approval. It's the feeling that you're capable.

🔥 Two words that change everything: Effort and Attitude. You can’t control the refs. You can’t control the crowd. You can’t control what anyone else says or does. But you can control how hard you work and how you respond. Every. Single. Time. 🎥 Watch the clip — it’s a reminder every leader needs.

Nine habits of highly successful athletes: 1. Showing up early 2. Listening to coaches 3. Working hard 4. Thinking positive 5. Putting the team first 6. Studying film 7. Eating healthy 8. Practicing rest and recovery 9. Going to sleep early

Kobe Bryant on where his confidence came from:

Read this twice 👇 Any energy you waste on the past is energy you no longer have for the present — where you can still make a difference. Learn the lesson. Leave the event. Refocus the lens on what’s next. Next pitch. Next play. Always.

You can’t beat someone who refuses to be flustered. Be that person. Next play. Always.

Kobe Bryant’s secret wasn’t flashy moves or hidden tricks. It was this: “I never get bored with the basics.” The best don’t chase shortcuts—they master fundamentals with relentless consistency. Simple isn’t easy. It’s everything.

Kirby Smart said, "Don’t be a blame guy. That’s the first sign of loser mentality when you blame someone else for a mistake." Great teams don't play the blame game. They take ownership and responsibility. Here are 6 toxic games that destroy teams - bookmark this one:🧵

You may not always get the role you want — but you can always choose how well you play the one you have. Be so good they can’t ignore you. If you’re the 12th person on the team, be the best 12th person in the country. Opportunities don’t show up by luck — they show up when preparation meets patience. Stay ready, because when your number’s called, there won’t be time to get ready.

⏪ You missed a layup. ⏪ You turned the ball over. ⏪ The ref blew the call. Guess what? It’s over. It’s in the past. It’s unchangeable. And every ounce of mental, physical, or emotional energy you waste on what’s behind you is energy you don’t have for the only thing that matters — the present moment. That’s why the best don’t dwell. They move to the NEXT PLAY. Control the controllables. Stay in the moment. Make the difference now.

Sports are 90% mental, yet most athletes only train the physical. I’m Heidi, and I coach athletes on the mental game—confidence, resilience & focus under pressure. Follow for tools + encouragement! 💪⚡ What sport do you play?

You don’t need to feel confident to act confident. The reps come first. Confidence follows.

Confidence isn’t built in the spotlight. It’s built in the shadows — where no one’s watching, but you keep showing up anyway.

Proverbs 16:9

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Going back to the place I put in so many hours of work in brought back wonderful emotions. This gym and the people in this gym shaped the last 12 years of my life and I will forever be thankful. Words will never do justice of how grateful I am for my time at YSU ❤️