Confidence is earned, not given. You have to work for it. The more you train and prepare, the more confident you'll be!

5 Things to Do Instead of Complain

"I want to see if I can. I don't know if I can. I want to find out. I am going to do what I always do; I am going to break it down to its smallest form, smallest detail, & go after it. Day by day, one day at a time. Heroes come and go - but legends are forever." -Kobe Bryant

5 Things to Remember Today: 1) You are stronger than they think. 2) Your heart is bigger than they know. 3) You have more in you than they can see. 4) Your positivity is greater than their negativity. 5) You are more powerful than their opinions.

PLAYERS: A bad coach doesn't make you have a bad attitude. Likewise, a good coach doesn't make you have a good attitude. Only you can choose your attitude. Circumstances may make things harder or easier but not impossible or automatic. Your attitude shouldn't be situational.

Our mindset shapes how we experience life. 8 Traits Of A Growth Mindset:

No excuses. Just execution. Discipline fuels the fire of champions. It's the unwavering commitment to training, the sacrifice of comfort for greatness, and the relentless pursuit of improvement. It's the difference between good and great.

“Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better.” – John Wooden

Kobe Bryant worked like he had no talent, then he played like he believed he was the best player in the world. Prepare with humility; perform with confidence. - via Ball is Psych

Becoming the best version of yourself starts with getting better today, tomorrow, and the next day. Don't worry about the "best" or comparing yourself to others... just focus on "getting better" every day.

The words you think and say become the life you create and live. As a man thinks, he becomes. As a woman thinks, she becomes. There is power in your words. Speak it, Believe it, Live it. Tap into the incredible power of your words to overcome your fears and challenges and shape

10 ways to succeed with zero talent: 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

"Every team wants to win a championship, but not every team wants to do the things required for a championship. And here's the thing: it's easy to be an average team. It doesn't require a lot. It's less adversity to be average in the world. The consequences of being average

“To believe in yourself, to believe in one another, that’s fundamental to being alive. If you can do that, if you can truly do that, can’t nobody rip that apart.” Ted Lasso Teams are not just built on skills and talent, they’re built on the foundation of belief and trust.

🎥 Kobe on Toughness. "The biggest battle you have is with yourself." - Be Tough. - Be Persistent. - Be Purposeful. - Compete each day with yourself. “Don’t talk to yourself in a negative way.” Video Credit -> Kobe Bryant Highlight

ATHLETES: What can you do to be a great teammate? ▪️Be on time ▪️Be prepared ▪️Be coachable ▪️Be committed ▪️Accept your role ▪️Excel in your role ▪️Bring positive energy ▪️Have a good attitude ▪️Encourage your teammates Bring MUDITA = Vicarious Joy in Teammate Success!

Amen!

TL;DR 10 Expectations of Athletes 1: Be on Time 2: Be a Great Teammate 3: Positive Attitude & Energy 4: Work Hard in School 5: Body Language 6: Treat others with Respect 7: Make Good Choices 8: Be Present 9: Be Committed 10: Do your Best

What a legend and a Champion. 🌟