The strongest oak tree of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It’s the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for its existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun. Napoleon Hill
Encouragement
The spirited horse, which will try to win the race of its own accord, will run even faster if encouraged. Ovid
Remember, Your Athlete is a Creative Thinker!
Here’s a very interesting and humorous presentation that makes you think about how we view our athletes and may help you evolve your coaching style. It’s been around for awhile now, but more true today than ever. Other thought provoking presentations can be found at www.ted.com. Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson challenges the way we’re…
Fielitz & Musto Win JO National Titles
Congratulations to Rachel Fielitz of ENA-Paramus who won the Jr C Vault with a 9.75 at the 2010 USA Gymnastics JO Championships held in Dallas, TX on May 7-8th. Congrats also to: Samantha Musto of Atlantic Coast for winning Beam 9.45, 4th on Vault 9.725, 9th on Floor 9.5 and 3rd All Around 37.825 in…
Don’t Become a Bus Company!
An article from Seth Godin’s blog that applies to our business, teams, coaching and individual actions. We all have a vision of the typical bus company, slowly moving people from place to place, going through the motions and showing a lot of fatigue. Some of the elements that make an organization feel like a bus…
Take the Stairs
There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs. Author unknown
Thanks George for the Trampoline
George Nissen 1914-2010 Everyone involved in the sport of Gymnastics has to give thanks to George Nissen for his wonderful invention, the Trampoline. And to see him press a handstand at an awards ceremony in his 80’s was truely inspiring. We’ll miss you George. Nissen got his inspiration for the trampoline when watching trapeze artists…
What Time Is It?
There is a time to take counsel of your fears, and there is a time to never listen to any fear. George S. Patton
Why We Compete
Why do we compete? Listen to some excellent insight from NHL Coach Tony Granato. Video from Liberty Mutuals Responsible Sports.
In or Out
There are only two options regarding commitment. You’re either in or out. There’s no such thing as a life in-between. Pat Riley
The Extra Mile
There are no traffic jams along the extra mile. Roger Staubach
Coaching Tip: Use Positive Charting to Catch Players Doing Things Right
The following article is from the March 18, 2010 Positive Coaching Alliance Connector newsletter. The Positive Coaching Alliance can be found online at www.positivecoach.org. Coaching Tip: Use Positive Charting to Catch Players Doing Things Right As a coach, have you found yourself in the trap of thinking “coaching equals correcting”? Too often, we feel we add value…
Do It!
You must do the thing you think you cannot do. Eleanor Roosevelt
Courage
Courage doesn’t always roar, sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying “I will try again tomorrow.” Used with permission of the author Mary Anne Rahmacher View more of Mary Anne’s work at www.maryannerahmacher.com
Failure, Success and Neither
This is a post from Seth Godin’s blog, http://sethgodin.typepad.com/. Seth has written many business marketing books, articles and a daily blog. This post could apply to your business, career or your athletes work ethic. Failure, success and neither The math is magical: you can pile up lots of failures and still keep rolling, but you…
Level 10 States 2010 Won by ENA Paramus
The 2010 Level 10 State Championships were hosted by AGA on March 21st at Rutgers University. 1st Place Team: ENA Gymnastics – Paramus 113.375 [cincopa 10575719] ◊ Meet Results Photos by www.jacquiphotography.com
Level 9 States 2010 Won by North Stars
The 2010 Level 9 State Championships were hosted by AGA on March 21st at Rutgers University. 1st Place Team: North Stars Gymnastics 112.675 [cincopa 10575724] ◊ Meet Results Photos by www.jacquiphotography.com
Level 8 States 2010 Won by Cherry Hill
The 2010 Level 8 State Championships were hosted by AGA on March 21st at Rutgers University. 1st Place Team: Cherry Hill Gymnastics 113.375 [cincopa 10575726] ◊ Meet Results Photos by www.jacquiphotography.com