Be The Standard

There is a quote that says, 'The hardest person to lead is yourself.'

It's hard because you have to live out the expectations that you have for others:

- Be on time
- Be prepared
- Be positive
- Next play
- Have grit
- Go the extra mile
- Bring it every day

These are sayings that all of us coaches use, and if we live them, we can find success inside and outside of sports.

The hard part is actually living it out as a coach - every day - and in all walks of life.

We have to model the behavior that we expect.  When we don't practice what we preach, we send mixed signals that cause confusion and hurts your credibility.

We have to walk the walk.

Your character is who you are and what you do  - through the good times and bad times.

Life is opportunity after opportunity to get reps in being who you want to be.  Through the good and the bad, practice strengthening your character by making the right choices, by being more consistent, and by living above the line.