“When I use a word,’ Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, ‘it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.’
’The question is,’ said Alice, ‘whether you can make words mean so many different things.’
’The question is,’ said Humpty Dumpty, ‘which is to be master — that’s all.”
Writers toss words around like children throw playthings - culture, standards, values. Casual abuse of English is lazy. Inhabit specifics, terms as shared experience.
Humpty Dumpty answers: Meaning belongs to whoever has control. Coach Scott Celli owns that narrative.
When the coach defines them clearly:
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shared language
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shared expectations
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shared behavior
What words shape values? Simplifying, think effort, teammate, compete, accountability.
Make Words Observable
Values need visibility.
Effort
Not: “Play hard.”
Instead:
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Sprint to base every transition
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Close the block every rep
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Cover hitters on every swing
Teammate
Not: “Be supportive.”
Instead:
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Talk on every serve-receive rep
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Help a teammate up immediately
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Own your role, even as a reserve
Compete
Not: “Be competitive.”
Instead:
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Score the next point after an error (stop the bleeding)
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Stay present at 23–23
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Execute despite fatigue
Accountability
Not: “Be responsible.”
Instead:
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Stop excuses.
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Make corrections.
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Do your job so others can do theirs
Your actions define your values.
Lagniappe. Train your focus and skills.
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