SPORTS
I recently had another successful season coaching youth football. I love doing it. It allows me to spend quality time with my son and some of his friends. I try my best to be a positive role model for my players and work hard challenging them. It also keeps me young.
We made it to the semifinals this year. I wanted to write my players a letter and since we don't have a blog writer this week (my fault as I am the coordinator of our blog, oops), I felt why not share some of my letter to our readers.
First, I told my boys to thank their parents for their efforts in getting them to practices and games. Then I wrote the following list for them to review. Some of it we discussed throughout the season. I am going to hand them all this letter at our end of the year banquet next month.
2020 is around the corner...Maybe some of these or just one of them will be inspirational to you. Happy Holidays and have a great New Year!!!
DISCLAIMER: If one of my player's parents reads this before the banquet, please don't share with your son until after the banquet.
1. "Do not ever go into anything unprepared or underprepared" -- whether it is a test, a game, a job interview, anything that life brings to you.
2. "Be Better Than Yesterday" -- a better student, a better son, a better athlete, a better friend, a better brother, etc.
3. Believe in Yourself and Your Abilities
4. When it comes to athletics, believe that your body will give you more and don't let your mind weaken you
5. Set GOALS for yourself through life - both short term and long term - and figure out a plan on how to accomplish those goals
6. Be a BEAST!
7. Have a quiet confidence about you and don't get overconfident (or "cocky"). You can ALWAYS learn more! Stay humble.
8. Every decision you make in life has consequences - both positive and negative. Be thoughtful with these decisions.
9. Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody is watching.
10. Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.
11. We never lose. We either win or we learn. You can always learn from your experiences
12. When you fall, get back up. You will fall alot in this life. Keep moving forward.
13. Inspiration is all around us. Pay attention to it.
