"If you don’t struggle in practice, you will never get better . . . The only way to get better is to push yourself past exhaustion.” (Kobe Bryant)

Donald Trump supposedly had bone spurs which kept him out of the draft. Simone Biles had bone spurs and had surgery for them at 16. She was out for 3 weeks. She went on to win the most medals in history at the world championships in gymnastics.

Being a Head Coach is HARD Work. I have talked to MANY coaches over my long career. Here are 9 Things Coaches Want Parents to Understand. 1: We CARE about your Child Even if your child doesn’t get much varsity playing time, we care about them. Nothing is ever personal. We

PLAYERS: When your coach doesn't play you, they aren't disrespecting you or hating on you. They are respecting your teammates and loving the team. Good coaches play the players that make up the best team and that are the most trusted team members. Become that kind of teammate.

CAPTAINS: Leadership is more than a title, position, status, talent, or having a "C" next to your name. Leadership is an action that moves your team forward. A leader helps their teammates to be their best. A leader makes others better. A leader is a positive influence.

Wow

Halftime in Tiger gym.

Tigers handled Noble this afternoon. Great job ladies.

LAZY vs. HARD WORK "Lazy people do a little work and think they should be winning! Winners work as hard as possible and still wonder if they are being lazy!" powerful message from Lewis Caralla 🎥 Drew Maddux

What an experience for my wife and I. Couldn’t be more humbled and thankful.

Steelers fans

Best of luck to the Lady Tigers basketball team tonight in their first postseason game in 13 years. Such a great season, keep it going ladies.

Good luck Lady Tigers basketball today!

Three penalties saved. One converted. The stuff of absolute legends. 🧤 Alyssa Naeher

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UMaine Women Soccer vs. UNH tomorrow at 12:30pm at Waterhouse

So true

COACHES: Just because we have "good kids" doesn't mean our team's leadership is strong. "Good kids" still need to be trained, equipped, taught, and shown how to use their qualities to impact the team and their teammates. We can't assume our kids know how to be positive leaders.

PARENTS: When you blame other things (officials, coaches, conditions, circumstances, teammates) for the situation your son or daughter is in, then you're essentially teaching your child how to be an excuse maker. Set the standard. Be the standard.