Saturday, February 15, 2025

"Help Yourself"

Words and phrases can have multiple meanings and implications. Think about "cow." That conjures a picture of a farm animal, a milk source, protein, British slang as a derogatory term for a woman. In the hospital, "COW" meant "computer on wheels." 

"Help yourself" could mean "do as you please" or "have a treat" or literally "do what it takes" to train, to study, or acquire more skill. 

Some of you want to make the team, to have a role, to impact winning, to become a difference maker. 


Your ultimate resource is time - time with family, studying now for your future self, your training. 

Coach Saban shares a variety of expressions. 

"Are you investing your time or spending it?" 

"It takes what it takes." 

"Are you going to be an AND player or a BUT player?" 

Help yourself. 

Lagniappe. Coach Scott Celli asked a rhetorical question recently about who were the best MVB position by position. I recently shared highlight video of libero Jill MacInnes. Here's are short clips of the underrated DS Amanda Commito. Note how quickly she pops up and repositions and how "she keeps the ball up." 


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