Mindset

"Control what you can control." What does that mean for you?

Are you "on the team" or "for the team?" Players and families make incredible sacrifices in time and money for uncertain results. Make the experience special. 

Meyer's Wisdom

Legendary coach Don Meyer shared a lot of profound wisdom on his website and through his life. 

"Would you rather have two better players or two better plays?" 

"Most parents would rather have their son be All-State than have the team win States." 

Nothing Cheaper than Free Advice

Savor the MVB experience. Be a great teammate and make friends for life.

Every season ends in tears - tears of joy or tears of sadness. 

"Always do your best." That leaves the least regret. 

We make our habits and our habits make us. 

We can't control most of what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. Don't feel the pain of that 'second arrow'. 

Lagniappe. Resist temptation (like Growth Mindset cards?). The ads are out there. 

Lagniappe 2. A few more Don Meyer quotes:

"Complacency is the forerunner of mediocrity.  You can never work too hard on attitudes, effort and technique." ~ Don Meyer

"Recognize and reward players who put the team first, not just the gifted ones." ~ Don Meyer

"Positioning, anticipation and technique create quickness. Therefore, you can always get quicker" ~ Don Meyer