Scold, But Then Mold
A coach’s job is to transform frustration into passion.
Scold.
But then Mold.
You Must Beat ALL Of Your Opponents
Beating the opponent who lines up in front of you requires that you beat the ones that don’t.
Be Incapable of Discouragement
When you have put in more effort than reward received, you have to double down on belief, confidence and enthusiasm.
For this is the final filtering system to creating greatness. (READ MORE)
Q&A with JohnA
On May 18th, 2014 I was asked to speak to an 8th grade class from Brentwood school district. Here is the Q&A portion of my talk.
Greatness vs Greatness Arrived
There is always one match a tournament when everyone takes notice.
Matches stop.
Crowds form around the mat.
It is a collision course between greatness and greatness arriving.
The Pursuit
For the longest time – I got it wrong…
I thought the ultimate achievement in wrestling was to win a State Championship…
It is not.
The ultimate achievement in wrestling is to prepare a young man for his life by having him become the best person he can be by acquiring the “Qualities of a Wrestler” while in pursuit of a state championship.
The Reward That You Seek…
Wrestling rewarded me with a bigger prize other than standing on a podium for a few seconds. Wrestling bred in me a way to live life.
