S LIGHT E DGE 2016

Welcome and Thank You

Geneseo the Last 4 Years 28 Conference Titles 15 Regional Titles 10 Sectional Titles 6 State Appearances – (3 -2nds),(1-7 th ) and (2-8 ths )

Old School Coach I’m in charge What I say goes No questions I will give you all the information you need I am a Transactional Coach

Two Big Questions: Are you optimistic or pessimistic by nature? Are you coachable?

A Duke study showed optimistic people make more, live longer and win more.

You either have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset

Who are the Athletes you deal with?

Background of Generation Z After 9/11 - Homelanders Quick information at their finger tips One Minute Highlight films Instagram, Snapchat, Fast Internet Attention span is 6 seconds

Who are the Parents you deal with?

Many of Today’s Parents Have prepared the path for the child instead of the child for the path.

This is the First Generation Don’t need adults to get information Are socially connected at all times, but often connect in isolation Use a phone instead of a wristwatch, camera, wall calendar or board game.

They Assume Slow is Bad Hard is Bad Boring is Bad Risk is Bad Labor is Bad

The New School Coach Is Someone they Trust and will keep them Safe Is a Motivator Shows them how to be Mentally Tough

Make this a safe place Don’t build Dungeons – Be Victors – provide a safe place for your teams. A Leader Sets the Tone – They are the face of the team.

Build a Trust Cycle with your Players Authentic Trust is when your words match your actions over time. Make them feel Safe.

What does it mean to Motivate?

Motivate Get them to a place they can not get to by themselves. Control the Controllable Use Now not But We want you to master this skill

Motivate I’m giving you these comments because I have high expectations, and I know you can reach them. - Yale research

Motivate Missionary – know the culture and add value don’t take it away. In baseball they talk about the sweet spot, find the sweet spot for your team.

What is Mental Toughness?

Mental Toughness Being comfortable with the uncomfortable We love the practice We love the bad weather We love the grind We love to show our grit

Shared Expectation Top 5 Things the Best do: 1) When you head into battle visualize success. 2) When you face negative people – Don’t give them the keys to drive you crazy. 3) When you have fear – trust the process 4) When in high pressure – enjoy it and embrace it – don’t panic 5) When you think about complaining – think about the solution

Trust Cycle Be Safe Control the Controllable Mentally Tough

Thank you Make it a Great Spring!