"Make the big time where you are." Return to the "achievement equation," the product of performance and time.
Your performance sums every serve, attack, and dig. Whether you're up or down, stay focused and play present. When you constantly bring your "A" game to the court, you never have to apologize.
Be the player who plays hard, day in and day out, practice or games. Set an example of professionalism. Be the guy that teammates tell young players, "play like she does."
Years ago we were at the next-to-last game of the season at Fenway. The Red Sox and Orioles were out of contention for postseason play. It was the bottom of the eighth, one out with a man on first. There was a ground single to right and the right fielder threw wildly to third. Backing up the throw from left field was Oriole outfielder B.J. Surhoff. The play was meaningless in the big picture, but not. It revealed the 'competitive character' of Surhoff.
Everything doesn't show up in the scorebook or the media. Most people won't see your attitude, your teamwork, and your practice ethic. But you do.
Lagniappe. Having veteran leadership doesn't guarantee success. Experienced players often 'know how to win." MVB '24 has abundant veteran leadership.
7 Things Mature Athletes Do.
— Greg Berge (@gb1121) July 23, 2024
1. They are Present
2. They Lead by Example
3. They Do the Right Thing
4. They Listen with their Eyes
5. They are Focused Students
6. They Show Respect for Others
7. They are Healthy: Nutrition and Sleep
Mature Teams WIN.
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