The Rose

Sunday Story: The Rose When we plant a rose seed in the earth, we notice that it is small, but we do not criticize it as “rootless and stemless.” We treat it as a seed, giving it the water and nourishment required of a seed. When it first shoots up out of the earth, we…

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The Miller, the Son, and the Donkey

Sunday Stories   The Miller, the Son, and the Donkey A miller and his son were driving their donkey to market. They had not gone far when some girls saw them and broke out laughing. “Look!” they cried. “Look at those fools! How silly they are to be trudging along on foot when the donkey…

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The Art of a Comeback

The Art of a Comeback   The best athletes in the world are consciously aware of what they are doing in the moment based on their previous best and worst performances, which allow them to have a clear mind to begin the comeback.   5 Minute Rule: Immediately following a poor performance it is important…

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The 7 C’s Challenge

The 7 C’s Challenge   Are you  looking for a fun way to motivate and maximize the mental toughness within your team?  “The 7 C’s Challenge” can provide a great opportunity for you to fulfill these needs personally or within your team.   The 7 C’s Challenge is a 105 day challenge from Memorial Day…

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The 4 Mindset Principles

The 4 Mindset Principles   Here is a simple but very effective strategy to incorporate with your team before and after every practice. Have your team stand up and recite the mindset principles listed below out loud and together. At first it may seem awkward but let’s face it doing anything for the first time…

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