Congrats Doug Curtin on being named head coach of the Belmont High School women’s swim team!

I'm not going to promise you anything. You have to come in, work hard, and earn everything you receive. – Mike Krzyzewski

How many games are won or lost every year because of these 5 things???

Bants ... take a listen. We will get better as a T.E.A.M. and as individuals. #rollbants

Doubting yourself is not a reason to back down. It’s an opportunity to step up.

Congrats Sam McStocker and Madi Guay!!

If your coach is being tough on you and demanding consider it a gift. They probably see some things in you that you don't see in yourself.

Know your role!

Players: Every team has a best player. The great teams best player is also their hardest worker. The best player has an extra responsibility as a leader to show others how to prepare each day. People don’t follow talent, people follow grit & the consistent habits of excellence.

So true! Not being All In for the team only sinks the boat!

Yes there was an earthquake this morning in Puerto Rico ... all swimmers and divers and coaches slept through it and are safe!

The future doesn’t belong to teams that create the best strategies. It belongs to teams that create the best cultures. Culture is the linchpin to attract talent and execute evolving strategies in a changing competitive environment.

Teams with a great culture have a chance. Teams without one, no matter how good their talent and strategy, will struggle to execute and thrive. Becasue they can’t survive pressure, change, and adversity. They flash, fade, then fail.

If I stop pushing you, if I stop demanding of you, if I stop getting on you, then I probably don't think you have much to offer. – Jon Gruden

Players: If your coach holds you accountable, you are VERY fortunate. A lot of coaches accept their players doing whatever they want, whenever they want with no consequences. Discipline, responsibility & accountability are life prep! If your coach cares that much, respect it!

When I speak to college athletes I tell them 20 years from now you’re not going to wish you would have spent more time on social media or played more Fortnite or partied more. 20 years from now you’ll wish you would have devoted yourself to being the best you can be.

Culture wins

Get better when no ones looking!

Post a picture of you coaching. Once nominated, you have 24 hours to respond or you donate $20 to a local charity. I am donating to The Salvation Army. You then nominate 4 coaches. I was nominated by Doug Curtin. I nominate Peter Casares abby glennan Kenyon Swim & Dive @patmcdev24

Team leaders: 90% of a leaders impact is away from the playing field.