Karole Jarrell @KarJarrell

@gunsnrosesgirl3 😮

Yes, coaches play favorites. They want to win. But they don’t play the favorites parents think they do. Here are 7 FAVORITES that coaches play. #1 FAVORITE: Players they can trust Can we trust you? Can we count on you? These are the top questions that coaches and teammates demand. If you are not dependable or trustworthy, I don’t care how talented you are; you will struggle to play. Be trusted and be a “favorite.” #2 FAVORITE: Players who make the right plays Coaches want playmakers. Do you make winning plays? You don’t have to score. There are many pieces to make a good team. If you make the right play at the right time, you will find playing time and be a “favorite.” #3 FAVORITE: Players who fill a role The most talented players don’t always make the best team. Teams are like puzzles. The pieces have to fit. If you can fill a role that the team needs and be a “favorite.” #4 FAVORITE: Players who help the team WIN Coaches want to WIN. If you can make plays that help the team WIN, you will play. Winning plays? Getting Loose balls, rebounds, setting screens, drawing charges, playing defense, and more. Help the team WIN and be a “favorite.” #5 FAVORITE: Players who work hard Want to get noticed? Work harder than everyone. Coaches will reward consistent hard work. Hard work is contagious and can impact a team in winning ways. #6 FAVORITE: Players who are committed No Deposit - No Return. Coaches want commitment from their players. Do the work. Do the extra work. Show Up. Commit. Committed players = Committed teams. Committed teams = Winning teams. Be committed and be a “favorite.” #7 FAVORITE: Players who have talent Finally, talent matters. You have to have some level of talent to play. But talent is not everything. Many talented players don’t get playing time. Develop your talent. Use your talent. Be a “favorite.” _____ Do you like this post? - Follow me @gregberge for more. - Like and share this with your followers. - Join 13,000+ others who read my free weekly newsletter. 🏆Great Teams - Better Leaders 123. Actionable ideas on coaching, leadership, culture, and teams. You can subscribe in my profile.

@Bored_Teachers 😂😂😂so true 🤣

Truth! 💯

Don't run from the HARD things! 📸 Benjamin Bargetzi #leadership #edutwitter #skillbuilding

Love this! 🧡

@Bored_Teachers So true 😅

Culture beats perks every time - Perks fade, culture lasts. It's not what you offer—it's how you make people feel. Follow me and join my free newsletter! Please repost to help others out there! ♻️

Questioning. We want participants not performers.

Your bench is the ultimate culture check. Amateurs pout on the bench because they only care about personal glory. Pros can’t sit still. They’re too busy celebrating their teammates with genuine joy and excitement. Is your bench bringing the energy or draining it?

@todayyearsold 🤩

PSA as we're going back to school... 👀

In 1995, 14 wolves were released in Yellowstone National Park. No one expected the miracle that the wolves would bring [📹 Protect All Wildlife]

ATHLETES: As you start your fall sports season, ask yourself... What role can you bring to your team that will help your team succeed? Here is one thing you can do... Be a Spark Plug for your TEAM. How do you do it? Here are 6 Ways... 1: BE VERBAL Winning teams Communicate on the court or field! “A quiet gym is a losing gym.” Be verbal. Talk for your teammates. Communication is contagious. It builds energy and Fuels a team! 2: TOUCHES, HIGH-FIVES, FIST BUMPS The NBA once did a study on “touches.” Steve Nash led the NBA in “touches”…239 per game. He was the MVP. His team WON. In the NBA…Winning teams had the MOST Touches! Spark your team with Positive touches. 3: BE AN ENERGY GIVER Winning teams have energy givers. They bring Positive Energy to every practice and every game. These players are critical to team success. Be an energy giver and be a Spark Plug for your team! 4: ➕ BODY LANGUAGE Body Language Screams! Make eye contact. Sit up. Be alert. Nod in affirmation. Smile. Be confident. Positive body language creates positive energy! It is Contagious! 5: CHALLENGE A TEAMMATE Sometimes, your teammates are not bringing the spark. They may not be playing Hard! Sometimes they need to be challenged. Leaders Challenge when needed. Be this Leader! 6: MAKE A HUSTLE PLAY Want to get your team going? Dive for a loose ball! Take a charge! Make an extra pass! Set a great screen! Make a hustle play. Hustle plays are selfless. They show the team what is needed to win. They bring a SPARK! ____ Follow me for more at @gregberge. Join 12,000+ others who subscribe to my free weekly newsletter. 🏆 Great Teams - Better Leaders 123. The subscription link is in my profile.

@gunsnrosesgirl3 This looks so cool 🕊️😎

“You are not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes” - John Wooden

It’s not the teachers!

@JeriLynnHall Omg what’s going on? 🙏🏻

@toys_retro 😂but true.

“Don’t get bored with the boring!” Becoming good at basketball involves doing a lot of boring stuff. It may be boring, but it’s your choice as to whether or not you’re going to get bored with it!