Mature athletes think: Teach me Show me Challenge me Hold me accountable It’s about the team I crave improvement I will earn it Immature athletes think: You can’t teach me I know everything You owe me Make it easy for me It’s all about me I don’t need to get better I deserve it

Regardless of how good you were this season, don’t ever underestimate how much better you can get in 7-8 months. With a strategic, precise skill development plan & a strength/conditioning plan that works on the right things, you can come into the new season a much better player!

A teammate who holds you accountable, keeps you focused, & tells you the complete honest truth is so much better than a teammate who watches silently as your bad habits, bad attitude/selfishness affect your game, the team, everything around you. Real teammates never sit silently!

One of the biggest weaknesses in high school & college athletes is their diet. If you want to gain weight & build muscle, you better start eating intentionally. Food is fuel. You can’t eat like a bird if you want to play like a bull! Training & rest is key, but nutrition is king!

Great coaching isn’t about shouting & angry body language. It isn’t about being seen or making a scene. The best coaches quietly make a difference, under the radar without a lot of fanfare. They may remain in the background, but they’re more effective & generally more successful!

Many people are only in it for the clout that comes with successful athletes. But far more important is the person who’s there when there’s no success finding & offering solutions to their struggles. Those who explain that it’s ok to struggle are the people who truly serve kids!