Struggling isn’t an option. If the goal is improvement, it is absolutely essential

Say hello to former Hatter Cheerleaders Eriana Rivera and Sophia Araujo now representing UCONN Huskies Cheer! Danbury Cheer FCIAC @GameTimeCT

PLAYERS: Are you taking short cuts now that could cost your team in the long run? How you do everything is how you do anything. Are you the kind of person your teammates can count on? Great teams have great teammates.

Hatter Cheer Fest Saturday at Danbury HS 10:00am

So important! 🙌

“You’ve got to be confident when you’re competing. You’ve got to be a beast.” - Gabby Douglas

PLAYERS: Good teammates have each other's backs. They support one another. They fill in the gaps for each other. They understand that they individually play different roles so that together the team can be complete. One person's weakness might be another person's strength.

The best teams don't always have the most talented individuals, but they do have the best teammates. 𝗪𝗘 > 𝗺𝗲 Great teams have great teammates.

"I wanted to be coached. I wanted a coach that would take me to a place where I probably wouldn't go if I tried my hardest still." Don’t seek praise—seek the push. Average players want to feel good now. Great players crave the coaching that makes them elite tomorrow.

TEAM USA OMG. My jaw was on the floor for two minutes straight 😩

NEXT SEASON'S CHAMPIONS ARE.. What are YOU doing NOW? #CultureWins

DON'T LOOK BACK AND WISH YOU HAD: - worked harder - been a better teammate - overcome your doubts and fears - not been your own worst enemy - listened to your coach - been in better shape - taken advantage of the offseason - appreciated what you had DO THEM THIS SUMMER!

EASY DOESN'T CREATE GREATNESS 🏆 "I didn't have an easy experience. I didn't have 'come in as a top-rated recruit' I didn't come in with the opportunity to play right away. 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙞𝙩!" ~ Tom Brady

Being coachable means you're willing to consider feedback even if you don't like what you hear. It means resisting the urge to make excuses or get defensive when challenged. Getting better is more important than your ego. You'd rather get it right than be right.

"Holding people accountable is not what we do TO people. It’s what we do FOR people. Can’t get that confused." -- Gene Chizik

The foundation for championships are built in the off-season during the unseen hours. Work ethic is not situational. Champions put in the work whether they feel like it or not.

When coachable players are held accountable, they understand it's for the good of the team and seek to learn from the situation. Uncoachable players think they're being picked on and play the blame game when held accountable.

"The difference between good teams and great teams is the level of expectations and standards they hold themselves to." -Geno Auriemma

The real secret to winning? Master the art of losing. Every setback is a test—will you fold, or will you rise? The ones who succeed aren’t immune to failure, they’re fueled by it. How you respond to loss defines… loss isn’t the end, it’s the spark that lights your next victory!