Attitude

"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem." - Captain Jack Sparrow

Years ago a rookie asked who is "the big lefty" on the mound in a Spring Training game. Someone answered, "That's Steve Carlton, the Cy Young winner." Lenny Dykstra replied, "I'll stick him." Facing a challenge didn't deter his confidence.

Bring your confidence game because "success is a choice." Tryout memories abound. 

A tiny sixth grader came up to me before tryout and said, "Coach, I am really excited to be here." Be excited, not anxious. 

Stand out. A tall sixth grader showed up with knee high, rainbow socks. Be memorable. 

Know your job. Be detail oriented. Listen actively. Pay attention. Be coachable. 

Nonverbal communication counts, too. A young girl, Zoe Overlan, made the best eye contact I have ever seen in a young player. Be engaged. 

Coaches see everything. Imagine that you have "coaches eyes." You want high-energy players, high-effort players. Be the hardest worker. 

Control what you can control - attitude, choices, effort. 

Summary:

• Be excited.
• Be memorable.
• Be coachable. 
• Be engaged.
• Be the hardest worker.

Lagniappe. Repost. Attitude is everything.