People presume a right to privacy. Health care records need releases. The Bill of Rights provides some relief against illegal searches. But if you're an athlete, on the field or the court, you're in the fishbowl.
And you fry if you hang with the wrong people, take an underaged drink, get involved in a fight, engage in domestic violence, or strike out in class with an academic suspension. The fishbowl follows you.
Character matters. "The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior." Character isn't judicial "presumption of innocence." If the world sees a 'screwup', then you wear a hard-to-shed mantle of guilt.
"Reputation is what people think you are; character is who you are."
'Everyone' has a cellphone. Even if you aren't drinking underage, if friends with Red Solo Cups surround you, you're damaged. Post offensive commentary on social media and those bytes may bite you. An insensitive "joke" may brand you as racist, sexist, or homophobic. Maybe that works if you run for office, but not if you run on your local football team.
"Professionalism" starts early in life. Our actions at home, in school, and in public may go unnoticed if we're an anonymous part of the crowd. But high profile athletes in the fishbowl lack that luxury. Be respectful. Be thoughtful. Don't be a jerk.
Lagniappe. Constraints add value to practice.
One of my favorite things to do in practice. So underrated for building cardio with the basketball in players hands. https://t.co/5QMwRzu6el
— Chris Steed (@steeder10) December 2, 2024
Lagniappe 2.
Lagniappe 3. Study and learn from this list...a print and save.
You learn a lot when you Coach.
— Greg Berge (@gb1121) November 24, 2024
After three decades of coaching, here are 28 of the most important things I have learned.
Maybe they will resonate with you.
28 Lesson Learned.
1. Coaching is all about relationships. Work to build relationships with your players.
2. Play the… pic.twitter.com/HCxL6v7yeT
