Maybe you suffered an injury this season that kept you inactive for a while. Maybe you lost to several teams that you know you are better than. None of this matters at this point. In fact, the only thing that matters and will directly affect your postseason success is the way that you interpret these…
One of the toughest things to deal with is falling short of a lifelong goal or dream. Maybe you didn’t win conference, state, or national title that you dreamed about all your life. Does this mean you failed? Life is all about how you frame things. When I was in high school I dominated the competition…
All the teams in the final 4. Men’s: Loyola IL vs. Michigan, Villanova vs. Kansas. Women’s: Louisville vs. Mississippi State and UCONN vs. Notre Dame. Clearly these teams emphasize consistent values and principles. They are prioritized over results. And clearly the results take care of themselves. Loyola biggest fan, Sister Jean, keeps the team motivated as…
“When praises go up, blessings come down” The holidays are over but we can’t forget about being grateful until the holidays come back next year! YOU HAVE TO BE GRATEFUL ALL YEAR AROUND! We are grateful for you and your support. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with athletes, coaches, and teams across the…
You are a human, you make mistakes. There is a simple but effective way to deal with ALL losses, errors, mistakes, etc: extract the lesson, commit the lesson to memory, forgive yourself, and move forward with confidence. It is important that you do not repeat your mistakes, so you should note your shortcomings and…
Top 10 Worst Thoughts Before Game Time “I have to…” “I need to…” “I ought to…” “I should…” “I must…” “This is it OR This is everything..” “Do or die” “Make it or break it” “It’s now or never” “Don’t miss “OR “Don’t (anything)” All competitions and practices are important, but nothing is “special.”…