“Happy is the man who can make others better, not merely when he is in their company, but even when he is in their thoughts,” Seneca wrote, speaking not only of Cato but all the men and women who inspired him." - Ryan Holiday, Discipline Is Destiny
You cannot 'do your job' until you, "know your job." Our priority might be Newell's mandate, help players "see the game." Impact winning by making the team better.
Players. Making the team better can't be a sometime choice. "Master your role." If you're the twelfth player on the team:
- Never be a distraction. Be on time. Work hard.
- Compete to make the starters and yourself better.
- Always encourage.
- "Sweep the sheds." Leave the gym in better condition than you found.
- Be ready when your time comes.
Coaches. The coach works to make everyone around her better - the team, assistants, and individual players.
- Model excellence. Players see everything.
- Provide opportunities for assistants to grow.
- "Fight for the team" - practice, facilities, scheduling.
- Add value for the players at the top and end of the roster.
- "Never be a child's last coach."
Parents. Parents can make the team better, too.
- Participate in booster organizations.
- Root for all the players.
- Be part of team-building exercises (e.g. pasta parties).
- Choose positivity.
Program legacy. Use your imagination.
- Consider building a coaching library within the Athletic Department.
- Have a drill book.
- A file of teaching articles can be part of your legacy.
- A team Facebook page captures eyeballs.
Lagniappe. Patience to pass late.
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