Virginia’s Tony Bennett is regarded as one of the top coaches in college basketball — winning his 400th game on Saturday and a National Championship in 2019. How has he built a truly elite culture? With 5 unique program pillars that we can apply to our own lives:

The AB before the AB When you step in the box you should've already.. - Timed up the pitcher - Thought about your plan - Talked to teammates about what they saw Now, it's time to compete.

Drop a ♥️ in the comments if this made you smile. 🎥 - aguyandagoldenn

Adley Rustchman, Orioles. Paddle drill 1. Deflection (in pocket) 2. Catch transfer (hold the ball) 3. Catch transfer (hold the ball) 4. Catch transfer (hold the ball) 5. Catch - Multiple variations to this drill.

DISCIPLINE IS A WAY OF LIFE This entire clip from Coach Saban is pure gold. Discipline is everything. Every player should watch this clip understanding how they do drills in practice, how they warm up, or do anything is a mentality. It can't be turned on or off.

With 1.9 seconds left in overtime of Game 5 of the 2006 NBA Finals, Dwyane Wade went to the free throw line. Wade & the Heat were down by 1. The series was tied 2-2. He told Tiger Woods how he prepared to make those high-pressure free throws: “The night before,” Wade said,

10 Simple Ways to Stand Out and Be Great: 1. Be On Time 2. Show Up & Do the Work 3. Give Your Best 4. Be Positively Contagious 5. Have an Attitude of Gratitude 6. Seek Solutions 7. Have Passion 8. Be Coachable 9. Do More Than What’s Required 10. Believe in Yourself Which 2

"If you do the bare minimum, expect bare minimum results. You want to be great? Work to be great. Nothing, just happens." JJ Watt

Winning Teams Think Different. Here are 5 questions Winning Teams and Players should ask themselves.

Thirteen of the most important life skills that sports can teach you: 1. Work ethic 2. Accountability 3. Patience 4. Resilience 5. Perseverance 6. Concentration 7. Self-belief 8. Courage 9. Poise under pressure 10. Leadership 11. Teamwork 12. Humility 13. Healthy living

🏆 Self-confidence is a Game Changer. Lombardi said, "Confidence is Contagious. So is a lack of Confidence." Building self-confidence requires focus and determination. How can athletes build their Self-Confidence? Here are 6 Steps: 1. Work Hard -> Train Hard -> Be Prepared A

Mike Bianco on breaking mental barriers 💬 "There's nothing you can't do"

Tigers Prospect Jackson Jobe averages 97mph ⛽️ Here are the 3 keys to his delivery: 1. The drift and drop As he goes into his leg lift, notice how straight his back leg is. This sets him up to create a lot of energy and force as he goes into the drop (load). Along with keep

Jay Wright (Villanova) was a Culture KING. Why? Here are 5 Jay Wright quotes that shed some light💡. 1: “We have a saying that everyone’s role is different, but everyone’s status is the same. It’s a reminder that no matter how bright the spotlight gets, we are all part of

Infielders in sync as pitch is approaching contact zone. Low hop & landing before contact to create momentum. Notice the balanced athletic landing with knees & elbows bent & thumbs pointing up.(Gun slinger position)

"If you cheat yourself in practice, you'll cheat yourself in a game; and if you cheat in a game, you'll cheat yourself for the rest of your life." ―Vince Lombardi #TheLeadersMind 🏆 #Leadership 📚 amazon.com/Leaders-Mind-P…

This is about as badass as it gets for post game speeches. #GoArmy

Texas Rangers MLB Hitting Coach, Tim Hyers, discusses the High Tee Drill and how it helps hitters create a direct swing path needed to consistently handle velocity, with high spin, at the top of the zone. Great hitters know there is big risk involved in creating unnecessary

Jay Wright said, "Where is your mindset after something bad happens to you?...The fact is, none of us controls what happens to us in life - but we do control our responses to those circumstances." Your attitude is a daily choice. It's a choice to respond to adversity, not

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 TODAY! #CultureWins