Once upon a time, Melrose Girls Basketball ruled the Middlesex League. They won ten consecutive titles, four sectional championships, and had five undefeated Middlesex League seasons. They won fifty consecutive regular season games twice.
Then, it was gone. Poof. Not once did an opponent say, "Sorry, Bro" while delivering gut punches.
Success demands winning culture, winning preparation, and winning mindset.
In 59 Lessons, Dr. Fergus Connolly, sport performance expert, starts with the chapter, "Never Bring a Gun to a Gunfight." You need more to guarantee success.
Bring your best version of yourself. Know that most coaches believe that "it's not who starts it's who finishes."
British Cycling Coach Sir Dave Brailsford says it this way, "Be Compassionately Ruthless."
Everyone wants to win but not everyone prepares to do what it takes to win.
Whatever kind of TEAM you are on, be a good teammate:
— Greg Berge (@gb1121) September 5, 2023
- Be on time
- Be positive
- Be prepared
- Be engaged
- Be selfless
- Be supportive
No one wants a teammate who is late, negative, selfish, or not committed.
Be the kind of teammate that makes teams GREAT!
Lagniappe 2.
HS Baseball Players
— Dan Cevette (@DanCevette) September 6, 2023
Poor body language tells everyone:
YOU GAVE UP
YOU CAN'T BATTLE
YOU'RE NOT MENTALLY TOUGH
Positive body language tells everyone:
YOU WON'T GIVE UP
YOU WILL BATTLE
YOU'RE MENTALLY TOUGH
Lagniappe 3. Player development moment.
I love this option out of the mid post.
— Reid Ouse (@reidouse) September 16, 2023
When you open your hips the defender is likely to either:
1. Be Off Balance
2. Step Back & Give Space
If they lean forward, blow by. If they give space, play out of your drop. pic.twitter.com/aLWaTZnhDN