Expectations Are Non-Negotiable

"As the twig is bent, so grows the tree." 

As a boy, Nick Saban worked at his father's service station washing cars. His father taught him to do it perfectly. If he didn't, his father had him wash the whole car again. Saban became a creature of habit, driven for perfection. Do it right the first time, every time. Set the bar high. 

Do you aspire to make the team, to contribute, or to impact success? 

• "Best way for you to improve is when you make a mistake."
• "Nobody talks back to a coach in this camp."
• "We are not criticizing you. We're trying to teach you." 
• "Teach me. Tell me how I can do it better."
• "You need to listen." 
• "You have to stick with things."
• "We don't want to see any negative body language."
• "What are you selling? What are you telling the guy you're playing?"
• "Be positive."
• "Overcome adversity."
• "It's not going to be easy."

How you do anything is how you do everything. Attend to details.

Melrose volleyball graduates go places. 

Lagniappe. Pay attention to symmetry. Score more on service or by defending service better. Better serve receive optimizes the next attack.