Wise words, Mark Manson:

Calm is contagious. A simple framework to help coaches manage their emotions:

An idea that I can't stop thinking about: The Capability Gap Alabama coach Nick Saban refers to the Capability Gap in this clip from a discussion with Holly Rowe: “We oftentimes talk about what someone’s potential is, but I think to put it in better terms...the Capability Gap

He explains to his cattle that he can't get the well to work to give them water, but that someone else will arrive in 1 hour to solve the problem. Everyone listens attentively. 😂

~ from Champions 101

The 3 C’s of Every Great Coach 1. Clarity 2. Connection 3. Composure Clarity gives your team direction. Connection gives it heart. Composure gives it stability. Which of the three do you want to strengthen this season?

The older I get, the more I realize your standards decide your future. Every time you let something slide “just this once,” you train yourself to accept less. That’s how goals erode. That's how principles slip. Set your standards. Hold the line. Especially when it’s hard.

The average person has a lifestyle that is incompatible with athletic success. If you want to be a successful athlete, you have to accept not being normal.

Nick Sirianni, head coach of Philadelphia Eagles has a message for everyone…in both sport and (I would suggest) in business… You can’t be great without the greatness of others… My competence is elevated by your competence… My abilities are optimised by your abilities… You

“No one's bigger than the team. If you can't do things our way, you're not getting time here & we don't care who you are!" -- Gregg Popovich

The team you’re on matters way less than the attitude, effort & energy you bring daily. Freshman, Soph, JV, Varsity, starter, 2nd string, role player— that doesn’t define you. How you respond to your role, work for the role you want, & help your team WIN does! Team first always!

Creating the right mindset in your team is one of the most undervalued aspects of coaching. What is coaching? Building culture. Creating mindset. Developing habits. Teaching belief. Before your team can win on the field, they have to win in their minds.

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You don’t control your boss, your coach, your colleagues, your team, your competition. You control you. Stop complaining, stop using them an excuse to not bring your best. Own your mindset. Own your actions. Own the way you show up. Be the standard.

Come catch our home finale tomorrow afternoon against Arizona State! 🌪️⚽️🌪️ cyclones.com/news/2025/10/1…

Giving feedback directly correlates with the type of relationship you have with your players. Each one learns, listens, understands, manages & problem-solves differently. The best coaches adjust their approach to fit the person. Real teaching happens through real relationships.

𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘱: Taylor Spitzer scored an equalizer in the 85th minute to help ISU earn a 1-1 draw against Arizona State in the home finale. Spitzer’s score marked the fifth time this season that Iowa State scored in the 80th minute or later. 🌪️⚽️🌪️ cyclones.com/news/2025/10/1…