Setbacks & losses are a time to look at situations & re-evaluate. When you face a setback, it becomes a defining moment that will inevitably shape your future. It’s not the end. It’s not the time to give up. It’s a time to learn & grow, to think & plan, to regroup & move forward!

"Teams that play together beat those teams with superior players who play more as individuals" - Dr. Jack Ramsay

How you treat people says everything there is to say about you. It doesn’t matter how smart, accomplished, wealthy or cool you think you are. Strength of character is beyond any measure. Being a good person with a kind heart is what matters most & will benefit you for a lifetime!

Heartbroken for Blake Peters. The comeback will be big time. Rest up! Also, super proud of Freshman QB Bryce Peters stepping in. Full of nerves and tears for his brother, the kid battled! Tough team loss, but you two are not alone. Prayers up for both my Q’s is appreciated 🙏

You really have no control over what other people are doing or saying & really, why would you care. Just concentrate on helping & serving others. Focus on those who’re important in your life, the things you can control & how you can impact others. In the end, that’ll say it all!

If you look at someone successful & think they’re just lucky or it just fell in their laps, you couldn’t be more wrong. You never know how much a person sacrificed to become who they are, but you can bet they did. It definitely isn’t easy. It never is. Success is dirty hard work!

Surround yourself with those that are on the same mission as you!

You can’t wait until circumstances are perfect or you feel like it. Don’t waste your ability. Being lazy is disrespectful to those who believe in you. Every play, every session, every practice shows your dedication to yourself, your team, your teammates. There’s no room for lazy!

Long after the wins and losses, you'll remember your teammates & coaches; the bus rides & locker room talks. You'll remember how you had each other's backs. You'll remember the relationships & how you needed each other. And especially how fortunate you were to be part of a TEAM!!

Every day we have a choice. Focus on the positive. Replace HAVE TO with GET TO and live life as a gift, not an obligation.

Keep your PERSPECTIVE: Failure is part of everything Work for the end result Compete only against yourself Chart progress Ignore naysayers Choose greatness, not just getting by Believe in yourself Control your habits & mindset Know it’s about the process Don’t settle for less

Talking, high fives, fist bumps, sprinting to help your teammate off the floor, pointing to them after a good pass, positive involvement from the bench. This is what great programs are built on! Uplift teammates & be an energy giver to your team! It equals TEAM & PROGRAM success!

Leaders don’t pick & choose when to show up, when to compete or when to conquer. Leadership doesn’t rest. The best are always hungry, never satisfied. They have a dog mentality that says, “Don’t just take part. Take over!” It’s not enough to meet the standard. Be the standard!”

Social media is filled with motivational quotes, but the world severely lacks truly motivated people. Talk is talk. It’s easy to say the words, much harder to do it. True motivation is internal. Find yours & use it to fuel purposeful actions that make a difference in your life!

Adults should always have the best interests of athletes at heart. There’s a delicate balance between practice, academics, social life, mental health, rest, development. Adults should encourage players to refine whichever of these is lacking while making sure nothing is overdone.

Start the new year right. If you are going to quit something, quit: Complaining Blaming others Taking shortcuts Procrastinating Being afraid to fail Doubting yourself Unhealthy habits Focusing on the negatives Living in your comfort zone Saying I can’t/I won’t/I don’t Giving up

This is so heartwarming ❤️ Parents, teach your kid to have the character and compassion of the kid in blue 💙

Scoring is important, but what else do you bring to the table? Can you score AND: Be coachable Be unselfish Help others grow Have a great attitude Put your team 1st Be humble Be willing to learn Athletic AND impactful! You can be both! Those types of players are game changers!

This girl has killed her rehab from her MPFL surgery! What should have taken 6 months, has taken 1/2 that time! Last Ortho visit today and full release from PT in 2-3 weeks! abby eller