Bet on Yourself

Coaching means putting teams in the best position to succeed. Every action should seek added value.

That requires improvement in:

• Technique (skill)
• Tactics (game understanding)
• Physicality (strength and conditioning)
• Psychology (resilience, toughness, will)

All require YOUR investment, self-assessment and monitoring, and consistency. 

An entire industry of youth sports grew up (over 10 billion dollars annually) in travel sports, personal and positional training, sports psychology and more.

To excel, "you own your paycheck" - your minutes, role, and recognition. Invest in yourself by putting in the time, the "blood, sweat, and tears" to become your best. Those habits carry over throughout life.  

How many of you have a jump rope and can jump rope for five minutes twice a day? 

How many of you have watched the highlight videos of former Melrose leaders like Jill MacInnes, Brooke Bell, Sarah McGowan? 

How many are you doing wall drills? 

How many have taken even one mindful breath this year?  

There's no value in 'get off my lawn' rehashing of 'back in the day'. Create value. 

Go to work. 

Lagniappe. Good tips on attacking the short ball.