Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is. Vince Lombardi
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Education
After Workout/After Meet Conversations
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library We don’t have Halftimes, but the end of workout or the end of a meet is a great time to summarize the event with a positive conversation.
Ability + Motivation + Attitude = Success
Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. Lou Holtz
The Buddy System
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library A Workout or Meet idea called the “Buddy System”.
Memories
A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever. Mary Lou Retton
Honor the Sport – Respect the ROOTS
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Honoring the Sport means respecting the sport’s ROOTS, where ROOTS stands for Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates and Self.
Enjoy the Sport
Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game. Michael Jordan
Positive Attitude
Joe’s gonna be smokin’ an’ I ain’t even jokin but I’ll be peckin’ and a pokin’ and I’ll pour water on that smokin’. Now this might astound and amaze ya but I will destroy Jo Frazier. Muhammed Ali
Home Runs
Home run hitters strike out a lot. Reggie Jackson
Wanting To Be Successful Is Not Enough
Kevin Spacey gets to the heart of what it takes. Powerful words to live by.
Parent’s Role
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library Parents’ Role Some of today’s most successful athletes credit their success to their parents. Listen to how USA Softball Olympian Jessica Mendoza’s parents supported her and how each parent took on a different role.
The Criticism Sandwich
Article/video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports Video Library The Criticism Sandwich approach to corrections:
Luck?
Luck? Sure. But only after long practice and only with the ability to think under pressure. Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Be Brave
Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. Special Olympics Motto
I Think I Can
Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can. Richard Bach
No Slacking
Something in human nature causes us to start slacking off at our moment of greatest accomplishment. As you become successful, you will need a great deal of self-discipline not to lose your sense of balance, humility and commitment. H. Ross Perot
Springboard Rules Clarification
ATTENTION WOMEN’S PROGRAM MEMBERS: CLARIFICATION REGARDING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE SPRINGBOARD APPARATUS, as described in the 2010-11 Women’s Rules and Policies on page 82, F. 1. 2nd bullet: In May 2010, the National Jr. Olympic Committee voted to allow the use of the Air-o-Board (and other similar vault/mounting apparatus) to be used for LEVELS 1-3 AND THE…
Just One Reason
Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can. Willis Whitney