A Coach's Diary

“The loser is always a part of the problem; the winner is always a part of the answer. The loser always has an excuse; the winner always has a program. The loser says it may be possible, but it’s difficult; the winner says it may be difficult, but it’s possible.” - Althea Gibson When things go wrong, do you focus on blame and what’s wrong, or do you focus on solutions and what can be done differently? Althea Gibson was a groundbreaking American athlete who broke racial barriers in both tennis and golf. She was the first Black player to win a Grand Slam tennis title, paving the way for future legends like Serena Williams and Venus Williams. She once said, “The loser is always a part of the problem; the winner is always a part of the answer. The loser always has an excuse; the winner always has a program. The loser says it may be possible, but it’s difficult; the winner says it may be difficult, but it’s possible.” What does this mean? Losers have a victim’s mindset that focuses on the w...