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USC '05 - Gamecock Soccer βš½πŸŽ“ | UWP '20 πŸŽ“ | Head Women’s Soccer Coach - Western Colorado University πŸ§—πŸ½πŸ”οΈ | Lewes FC owner | MN Aurora FC Owner πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­

Joined March 2009
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Culture Killers: Letting dependable people absorb everyone else's unfinished work. Reliability shouldn't become a penalty.
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Be the TEAM other teams hate to play. Be the ATHLETE opponents hate to guard. Be the LEADER people want to follow. Be the TEAMMATE everyone trusts. Be the COMPETITOR coaches crave. #CultureWins
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The 3 Traits of Winning: Preparation. Execution. Adaptability. Whether you're an athlete, a leader, a salesperson, or an entrepreneur... winning consistently requires three things: 1. PREPARATION: Put in the unseen hours. Master the fundamentals. Build the habits. Do the work before the work. Preparation doesn't guarantee success, but a lack of preparation significantly increases the likelihood of failure. 2. EXECUTION: Preparation means nothing without application. When it's time to perform, you have to deliver. Trust your training. Focus on what you can control. Be where your feet are. And consistently do what you know needs to be done... especially when you don't feel like doing it. 3. ADAPTABILITY: No matter how well you prepare or execute, things won't always go according to plan. Circumstances change. Obstacles arise. Adversity strikes. Winners don't waste time wishing things were different. They adjust, recalibrate, and respond. They embrace a Next Play Mentality. Here's the key: Preparation gives you confidence. Execution produces results. Adaptability allows you to sustain success. You need all three. Because winning isn't about having a perfect plan or experiencing perfect conditions. It's about consistently preparing to the best of your ability, executing what matters most, and adapting to whatever comes next. Prepare. Execute. Adapt. Repeat. That's how you Raise Your Game.
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Some of you are relying on talent to do a job that requires discipline. Your ability gives you an opportunity. Your habits determine what you do with it. Stop practicing like your spot is guaranteed. Start preparing like somebody is working to take it.
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FEEDBACK IS NOT AN ATTACK πŸ—£οΈ It's information about the gap between where you are and where you want to be. 😑 Defensive athletes protect their egos. 😀 Driven athletes seek and embrace the truth. If you want to be your best, become easier to coach, not harder to correct.
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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.
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Tom Izzo is the man β€œThings haven’t changed in 30 years. If you guard better, you rebound better, and if you rebound better you run better. If you defend, rebound, and run you have some success” It’s really a very simple game
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π“π‘πž πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ” π–π¨π¦πžπ§'𝐬 π’π¨πœπœπžπ« 𝐅𝐒𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 π’πžπœπ¨π§π π“πžπšπ¦ 𝐀π₯π₯-π‘πŒπ€π‚ π‘π¨π¬π­πžπ«π¬! Congratulations to all student-athletes and institutions represented! πŸ—žοΈ: shorturl.at/30i8r #EverythingElevated
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WE NEED YOU TO LEAD WHEN:
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IF YOUR ATTITUDE CHANGES WITH YOUR PLAYING TIME… You aren’t fully committed to the team. You’re committed to your status on the team. Great teammates don’t make their effort, energy, and support conditional on getting what they want.
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PLAYERS: When coach doesn't play you, they aren't disrespecting you or hating on you. They may just be respecting your teammates and loving the team. Good coaches play the players who make up the best team and who are the most trusted team members. Be that kind of teammate.
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Today, we recognize the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving others. Thank you to all first responders for your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to our communities. #7723ft #MountUp
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STOP ASKING WHEN YOU’LL GET YOUR CHANCE Start asking: βœ… Am I winning drills in practice? βœ… Am I making teammates better? βœ… Am I trusted under pressure? βœ… Am I starring in my role? Your opportunity is coming. Make sure your preparation deserves it.
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If your effort needs a reminder, your expectations need a reality check. Earn trust before you expect opportunity.
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Game day doesn’t lie. It reveals your habits, your preparation, and your culture in real time.
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PLAYERS: A coach's job is not to make you happy. A coach's job is to help make you better. Take advantage of the opportunities you have to improve yourself and the team.
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You’re allowed to want more minutes and a bigger role. But your attitude can’t become another obstacle your teammates have to overcome. Want more for yourself while still giving your best to the team.
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