We shouldn’t ask kids what they want to be when they grow up. It encourages them to define themselves in terms of work. Who we become is not a question of career—it’s a matter of character. The highest aspiration is to be a person of generosity, integrity, humility, and wisdom.

Trisha Ford has A&M softball sitting 3rd in the country. Today she described a story she had with the freshmen about the difference of having fun and hard work. Good stuff.

It only takes ONE. - One Teammate can be the Glue - One Teammate can set the Tone - One Teammate can be the Leader - One Teammate can Set the Standard - One Teammate can be the Missing Link - One Teammate can make ALL the Difference Be the ONE for your Team!

You are responsible for your mindset. You are responsible for your effort. You are responsible for your words. You are responsible for your attitude. You are responsible for your energy. You are responsible for your impact. Take ownership.

The most iconic venue to run inspired the team to a great performance! Penn Relays - do you have any openings? ⁦Penn Relays⁩

Pete Carroll said, "The thing about grit is real." "It's about competing, pushing yourself, striving to be your best, and what's really exciting is nobody controls this, but you." Grit isn't about talent or luck. It's about choosing to endure. It's taking ownership.

The best teams aren’t always the most talented. They’re the ones who are TOUGH. But most coaches never teach what toughness really is. Here’s how to build a mentally tough team (and 7 things to start doing today): [THREAD] 🧵

"It’s not culture’s job to make people feel good. The purpose of culture is to drive the behaviors that win. That’s it. That’s culture’s job." Culture is about creating habits that make winning inevitable. Commit daily to actions that turn your goals into guarantees.

Energy Takers vs. Energy Givers Every player brings something to the team. The real question: Are you giving energy, or taking it away? Here’s what it looks like: Energy Takers: ❌ Complaining ❌ Poor body language ❌ Walking through drills ❌ Making excuses ❌ Blaming

A legend! Congrats Maya.

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

Your attitude is a choice on perspective, not circumstance.

Results require work. 💪🏻 Muscles require resistance. 🏋️ Fitness requires discipline. 🏃‍♀️ Good grades require studying. 📖 Championships require sweat. 🥵 There's no way around it. Whatever you do in life SUCCESS REQUIRES SACRIFICE. Are YOU making the investment?

It only takes one. - One teammate to be the glue - One teammate to set the tone - One teammate to bring energy - One teammate to choose to lead - One teammate to set the standard Be the one for your team.

Stop chasing the scoreboard, the scholarship, or the social media attention. Those things come after the work. 💪 #geauxtigers #Isubaseball #mindset #process #grind Coach Beede

Great teammates don't resent their teammates’ success; they fuel it. #DailyWisdom

A teacher in Thailand invites her students to pick their greeting. Can we do this in every classroom in every country?

This is one of my all-time favorite definitions of being a great teammate and a great human. Celebrate others. Root for their success. Be genuinely happy when good things happen to someone else. That’s what good people, and great teams, do.

How do you approach your role on your team? - Do you complain about your role? - Do you accept your role? - Do you star in your role? Great teams happen when committed and connected players accept their roles. Be great at what you are good at!