Jerod Fikac

"If you want to play, make me play you. Make it so that I'm an idiot if I don't have you on the court." -- Gregg Popovich

Losers assemble in small groups & complain about coaches and teammates. Winners assemble as a team & find ways to win. Bill Parcells #ITSJUSTDIFFERENTHERE EXIT SIGNS ARE CLEARLY MARKED.

Nick Saban on WHY the Best Become #1 | “Tell Yourself the TRUTH” 🔥 #RollTide #NickSaban

I am convinced that Leadership is about Energy. What type of energy do you exude? 1. Positive energy is contagious 2. Competitive energy is contagious. 3. Team-first energy is contagious. This is why teams win. They have leaders who transfer this energy to others.

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.”

A team becomes unstoppable when the standards matter more than the feelings.

1991 Chicago Bulls lifting on game day 😤 Back when most thought it was crazy. The Bulls knew better: morning weights kept them strong, physical, and fresh through the long season + playoffs. MJ & Scottie didn’t skip it. Neither should you. In-season lifting = non-negotiable

A great assistant coach is worth more than any play you drew up this week. They catch what you miss. They reach who you can’t. They reinforce what you expect. Great teams aren’t led by one voice. They’re built by a connected staff.

What Mentally Tough Players Don't Do: 1. Don’t pout 2. Aren’t entitled 3. Don’t complain 4. Don’t play the victim 5. Don’t cast blame 6. Don’t feel sorry for themselves 7. Don’t avoid hard conversations Mental toughness isn’t loud. It’s disciplined. It’s accountable.

Mason Miller freshman year at Waynesburg: 7.03 ERA Mason Miller sophomore year at Waynesburg: 7.16 ERA Just closed out the Dominican Republic during the World Baseball Classic If DIII is your best option out of HS, it's unlikely you are "too good" for that

Underrated coaching truth: The best coaches aren’t obsessed with talent. They’re obsessed with effort. With attitude. With toughness. Because when it gets hard, that’s what still shows up.

Wednesday Morning Wisdom!!! The fastest way to change your reality, is to change your perspective. Negative thoughts breed negative results! Be real with yourself, find positivity in the moments you’re in and always KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!! #AttackItDontSurviveIt

Say it with me now. A coach holding you to a standard is not being mean.

The official 2026 summer camp list in Texas. This list will continue to be updated as information is released. Check back often as many schools are still finalizing camp information. docs.google.com/document/d/1C5…

This will happen in Texas unfortunately where almost 6 million public school students reside! Our elected officials have neglected Public Schools which serve 93% of the student population for far too long. New leadership is needed. Texas deserves the best for kid’s & teachers!

What is the Cost of Leadership? It costs $0 to say “hello.” It costs $0 to pick up trash It costs $0 to say “please.” It costs $0 to be kind It costs $0 to say “thank you.” It costs $0 to encourage others It costs $0 to smile Lead by Example. It costs nothing.

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Every parent, coach and player should listen to this. Maybe listen twice just to let it sink in.