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Want to be great? Practice these 10 things

Want to be great? Practice these 10 things

Practice. We are talking about practice! When you think of practice, you’re probably thinking about the workout. How hard will it be? How long? How tough will Coach be? Etc. Practice, in our minds is basically a synonym for physical activity, for sweat, for an...
I Quit Trying To Be Perfect

I Quit Trying To Be Perfect

I am a quitter, and I’m better for it. We are told if you quit you are weak. Giving up is a sign of losing. I disagree! I quit trying to be perfect. Sitting outside a baseball clubhouse, I often see the agony of defeat. These reactions even happen on days when the...
Relationships Matter More than Winning

Relationships Matter More than Winning

The biggest secret to coaching girls has nothing to do with ability, technique or even body shape. The key is in the relationships. Grimaces and good luck offerings are often given out when I mention I coach high school girls. I get it. I remember being a teenage...
I Miss My Team

I Miss My Team

My team. My teammates. My people. My team saw the best of me. The worked so hard, accomplished big dreams part of me. The leader by actions part of me. The motivated, determined me. The healthy and strong me. They saw the shinny gold me. My team celebrated with me....
Sparkle Squad Changed My Life

Sparkle Squad Changed My Life

This Legacy post is by Mara Mapes. I am excited to share this with you! Mara was one of my track girls and this is a super huge #proudcoach moment! *Legacy posts are from girls who have been there, played hard, and learned an awful lot along the way! For those who...
Own Your Role on the Team

Own Your Role on the Team

This Legacy post is by Jackie Douglas (Williams), my super awesome Sister-In-Law! I think her story will resonate with a lot of athletes today, enjoy! *Legacy posts are from girls who have been there, played hard, and learned an awful lot along the way! As a Division...