Coach Mott

Cienega senior Caiden Mott has 3,016 career assists so far. Believed to be a state record. It's a relatively short period of time for a lot of offensive stats in volleyball with rally scoring beginning in 2004-05.

2025 Southern Arizona Boys Volleyball All-Stars allsportstucson.com/2025/05/29/202…

Help your own cause, Miranda Stoddard 🫡 @mirstoddard blasts a moonshot to give the Cats the lead!

When your school has high standards for behavior on campus it makes your life 10x easier holding high standards in your program.When your school does not hold high standards for behavior it makes your job of building elite culture next to impossible. Huge impact on success.

“If you’re interested, you’ll do what’s convenient. If you’re committed you’ll do whatever it takes.” -John Assara 📸 @AllistairMcCaw @bechampionminded

Athletes who want to play and only have fun are "PARTICIPANTS" Athletes who work hard in practice & games are "COMPETITORS" Athletes who do what's right regardless of the situation are "CHAMPIONS"

PLAYERS: If you want to have a better team, then become a better teammate. Become a better player. The best way to improve the team is to improve yourself. Great teams have great teammates.

12 Things Leaders DON’T DO • Complain • Disrespect • Neglect • Intimidate • Be selfish • Be inflexible • Lack empathy • Fail to communicate • Refuse to adapt • Fail to be accountable • Drift from the vision • Put their ego first Leadership is influence. What else?

Mentally tough athletes don’t depend on everything being perfect in order to play well. They take control of their performance and adapt to their environment.

What doesn’t matter: Your write ups Your rankings Your invites Your offers Your hype Your showcases Your AAU team Your potential What does matter: Your improvement Your attitude Your determination What you can do when you walk out on the floor to compete vs. good players/teams

I fully understand club sports and the purpose behind them. My own kids play and will continue to play in these types of programs. My issues is this: Please stop making kids feel guilty for trying to be a valued member of their high school programs in a different sport! What I am sick of, is clubs expect high school teams to always work around their big events, but if the club is asked to work around the HS program, the kids are threatened with no longer being on that team, or even better, told they can’t be on a certain team next year if they miss a particular tournament. There is value in club sports, especially as far as individual skills and competition level. There are also lessons in HS sports that cannot be taught in club, like playing in front of 2,000 fans in an emotional environment, with your towns name across your chest. There is value in learning how to perform in those types of situations and the pressure that comes with it! Student sections rushing the floor after huge wins are memories kids deserve to share as well! Just tired of the guilt trips and ultimatums that are forced on these kids as their careers continue. We are all in the kid business and must make them a priority physically and mentally. We must continue to find ways to work together in this arena , while promoting the idea that kids can play multiple sports if they choose to, and be encouraged by both sides to do so!

PLAYERS: You don’t inspire your teammates by showing them how amazing YOU are. You inspire your teammates by helping them see how amazing THEY are and can be.

John Calipari said, "What does the team need you to do? I don't care what you want to do. What does this team need you to do? Some of you guys want to play for you and do your thing, what does the team need you to do?" Great teams have great teammates. A great teammate is a selfless, supportive, and reliable person that contributes to the team. Whether you are starting or sitting on the bench, you have a role and a responsibility to your teammates. • Be an energy giver. • Be a positive leader. • Own your role every day. • Be a person of consistency and reliability. 8 Ways to Be a Great Teammate: 1. Work Hard - Working hard is more than just doing your job, it's about setting a precedent of dedication and collaboration. Working hard is leading by example. When you give your all, it motivates others to match your level of commitment, fostering a strong, united team. 2. Own Your Role - Owning your role means understanding and excelling in your specific duties. It provides reliability and consistency. This reliability ensures that every part of the team functions smoothly, with everyone contributing their best. In all great teams, everyone has a crucial role to play. 3. Be Humble - Embracing humility means putting the team's needs above your own achievements. Your humility encourages teamwork and collective success. It fosters a culture where collaboration is valued over individual glory, leading to a more unified and effective team. 4. Bring Positive Energy - Positive energy is contagious. By maintaining an optimistic and encouraging demeanor, you're reinforcing that attitude that you want to see in your teammates. It creates a motivating and encouraging environment, which is essential for long-term success and morale. 5. Avoid Complaining - Complaining only changes everyone's attitude to be more negative. Avoiding complaints and negative talk helps maintain a positive team atmosphere. When you focus on the negative, everyone views the environment as more negative. Create a supportive environment where the focus on collaboration and productivity. 6. Commit Fully - Full commitment involves sacrificing personal interests for the benefit of the team. It shows you prioritize the team and others. This dedication is more than words because it shows that you prioritize the team's goals over individual recognition, inspiring others to also commit wholeheartedly. 7. Hold Yourself Accountable - Holding yourself accountable means being reliable and taking responsibility for your actions. Reliability and responsibility earn your team's trust. Trust among team members is vital for a cohesive and effective team dynamic. 8. Care for Teammates - Caring for your teammates goes beyond work-related interactions. Strong relationships create a supportive and valued team. Genuine concern and connection foster strong bonds within the team, ensuring that everyone feels supported and valued, which is crucial for a healthy and productive team environment. A great teammate is someone who makes everyone around them better. - - - Follow @coachajkings for more posts like this!

One of the most powerful, underrated attributes of a great teammate is an ability to express unwavering belief in another teammate. That level of leadership separates you from other players. There's something special about teammates who have each other's backs & communicate it!

Accountability is not about calling someone out, playing "gotcha", or controlling someone else. Accountability is about reminding others of standards, goals, and values. Accountability requires trust, love, and respect.

"Everybody's role is really, really important." "Be a star in your role."

Good management thought from @AllistairMcCaw on culture

Multi-Sport Athletes WIN. Why? - They have fewer injuries - They play with greater poise - They are more well-balanced - They are more mentally tough - They have a team-first mindset - They have improved athleticism - They have greater leadership potential

"When you're tired, what do you start thinking about? YOU Be as tough as your mother. They show up all the time." (Coach K) ~ via @TheCoachTube

"I never seen a team win a championship with zero talent. However, I have seen a lot of really talented teams never win a championship. Why? Because you have a bunch of individuals - not playing for each other - not connected. Connected teams are powerful teams." @SteveJonesSPK