Ian Formaz

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Going through the motions doesn’t get you better—it doesn’t push you. You have to have a plan and a purpose. Don’t just do something to do it. Be intentional about every task, rep, drill, book you read, etc. — whatever it may be, be intentional about it and commit fully to that moment to improve. Quality > Quantity every time. Fewer intentional, all out reps makes more progress than more, half-hearted reps. Be intentional. Have a plan and a purpose. Choose quality over quantity. Commit to making progress every time.

As an AD, I often remind parents that attraction and recruiting are not the same. Attraction is when the culture, development, and reputation of your program make athletes want to come. Recruiting is when you have to go convince and offer them something to come. When you build something people want to be part of you don’t have to recruit.

The weight room is the most influential room in a school. It’s not a place to hang out — it’s a classroom. A place where habits are built, standards are set, and character is developed.

True story!

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How will your kids develop strong discipline if your discipline is weak?

Dan Lanning was hired as a head coach at just 35 years old, and has already led the Oregon Ducks to four Bowl wins. He gave me three of his secrets to success, and anyone can replicate them, no matter what job they have.

I am not ashamed of my journey. My life will be a testimony. But if I could offer a word of advice to any freshman, sophomore or junior athlete in high school it would be to just listen bro. All them adults in your life not just talking to talk. They been here longer. They done bumped they head already. They trying to save you from doing the same thing. Do not make the mistake of thinking your talent alone is enough. It’s not. Talent open doors. Character and grades keep you there. And if you already messed up, if your GPA not where it should be, if your name been in rooms for the wrong reasons… don’t quit. Keep digging. You can climb out the hole the same way you dug it. Class of 29, 28 and 27 hear me. Take your grades serious.
Choose who you hang around wisely.
Protect your name. Word spreads fast if you a crash out.
Respect authority. Nobody riding for you like your parents and coaches.
Work hard when nobody clapping. Do not wait until senior year to lock in. That GPA do not lie. I’m still figuring it out myself. I’m struggling but I know God got me. Be intentional.
Lock in early. Pray. Show up ready to work. I’m learning the hard way that my future is being built in the small decisions I make today. Start now.

“win the drill” great competitive mindset.

Great leaders set the tone. #DailyWisdom via @BallIsPsych

“Soft loses every day. If a kid really wants to be good, he’ll respect you a lot more if you’re hard. There’s a way to be hard without being degrading. I don’t think you can ever let your kids settle, ever,” Bill Self Comfort doesn’t build winners but standards do.

"The culture of your program is established and reinforced in the weight room. Tough teams win. Tough people win in this game. But it's also about shared sacrifice, building confidence, details, and accountability. All of those things are what wins."

What a beautiful thing to say and how lucky we might be to have parents who believe in us.

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