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Situations will constantly challenge our ability to be a great teammate in life. I love the Jon Gordon and Damon West book The Coffee Bean. When the temperature of the water rises, will you melt, harden, or transform the situation for the better? youtu.be/vUL_jCtzSws?si…

Optimism is at the core of mental toughness. It’s not easy. It’s not simple. We are all going to fall short from time to time. But this skill is learnable, trainable, practicable, and powerful. ⁦Dr. Michael Gervais⁩ notes all high performers invest here. beyondstrength.net/2024/04/09/opt…

As we age we are all going to have physical setbacks. Some will be minor. Some will be major. Most will be part of the natural aging process. As I continue to rehab from elbow surgery, I am realizing it’s not about being what I was, it’s about getting close to what I can be.

It was an honor to deliver the commencement address UFCOE ceremony. Thank you Dr. McIntosh, Dr. Fell, and Ms. Ditto for making this a memorable experience for my family. Here is Kara’s link to the address if you want to give it a listen: youtu.be/dnevMVN3ZuE?si…

4 tips that help me with public speaking: 1. It’s not as big as you think 2. Give the audience something to: think about, something to feel, something to act on 3. The majority of the criticism is in our own head 4. You’re prepared, go out and give your best, and then be content

Here is the UFCOE address in its entirety. youtu.be/JTkRJHbuZEM?si…

Union Local SD was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation to provide workplace wellness coaching for our staff! Helping others achieve success and guiding them through trauma can lead to increased levels of stress and anxiety for educators. ⁦

How to establish a “Hall of Fame” life? Work to stay present in the individual moments. (challenging for me!)Adam Grant noted in a recent post, emotional regulation are similar to athletic skill development. Both are about quality, quantity, the intentionality of your reps.

Let’s talk a little about perspective. Perspective is something we all struggle with from time to time. Perspective is a skill I am actively working. - Practice presence. - Practice proper breathing. - Know when you need to step away. A different angle make all the difference!

Read the book “Hero,” by Seth Taylor and Travis Snider. Packed with excellent exercises encouraging parents to reflect on their own athletic experiences and how we carry that baggage to our children’s experiences. An area I want to grow in. ⁦⁦Travis Snider⁩

Hat tip to Dr. Zachary Shutler for engaging the process and making the effort to put in the work necessary to become the best version of himself for his kids! Watch the video below to hear how HERO shifted his perspective on parent in youth sports!

Invited to lead a session for doctoral candidates at ⁦UFCOE⁩ Focused the session on healthy and unhealthy relationships with “high performance.” ⁦Travis Snider⁩ ⁦Dr. Michael Gervais⁩ ⁦Jamal crook⁩

3 Key (and Trainable) Skills for High Performance — Bedrock EDU - Check out my recent article. Ideas are based on the information shared in ⁦Dr. Michael Gervais⁩ book “The First Rule of Mastery.” Thank you ⁦Jim Davis⁩ for the opportunity! bedrockedu.com/articles/a-rec…

This year our coaches will be working through the book “Coaches Revolution” by Seth Taylor and ⁦Travis Snider⁩ This will be a great opportunity to become better coaches for our players by reflecting on our own experiences with high performance. ⁦Jets Athletics⁩

Beyond Strength: 3 “Heroic” Reflections for the Sports Parent: Wanted to write about something I (and a lot of well-intentioned parents) struggle with. Thanks ⁦Good Athlete Project⁩ for the opportunity and ⁦Travis Snider⁩ for the inspiration! beyondstrength.net/2024/09/09/3-h…

Thank you Travis Snider

Thank you to all of the coaches for a great football 🏈 season. Here are a few plays from the quarterback position. Playing a variety of positions this year definitely helped him grow as a player and teammate.

Last football season, he took a lot of big hits. Coaches really helped him learn how to run and be more elusive.

"Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up." – Jimmy V 🏆💙 #Optimism and #faith aren’t just feel-good ideas—they’re the fuel that keeps us moving forward when challenges hit hard. Jimmy Valvano’s legacy is a powerful reminder that belief, resilience, and an unwavering spirit can turn