oh, and by the way... Character Counts! Develop Your Presence oh, and by the way... Character Counts! Perry Stothart perry@classiclandscapes.com ABOA Clinic September 11, 2010

“Begin each day as if it were on purpose.” M.A. Radmacher KNOWLEDGE IS POWER... The more knowledgeable and prepared you are, the better outcomes you’ll create. There is a direct relationship between your preparation and the results you achieve. Cover the basics... know the rules, mechanics, and...

“ You are in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.” Fitness “ You are in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.” Dr. Seuss Presence the picture... conditioning appearance weight athleticism communication

We are consistently judged... By outward demonstrations of our inward commitment... Presence to the present attendance at clinics, games, social events summer camps are now an expectation to be elite everything is a choice - THE POWER OF EXAMPLE mentorship... if you want to learn, teach! “Wherever you are, be there.” 5

“ Nothing great was ever achieved Presence of Passion “ Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Emerson Attitude Hustle Add value to yourself... if you want to gain something you must be willing to give something in return A pulse? 6

Presence of Character INTEGRITY Courage and Composure Discipline Be Accountable... No Excuses Actions communicate “People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” INTEGRITY Elisabeth Kubler-Ross 7

Presence of Others Show respect to get respect Be genuinely excited about the success of others Give credit for success to the crew “Don’t be naive and believe you will get things you want without helping others obtain at least some of the things they desire.” Give everyone a sense that you care about the game and the players 8

“Extra discipline makes up for a lack of talent and a lack of discipline quickly siphons away extra talent, that’s why it’s frequently the most disciplined rather than the most gifted who rise to the top.” Author Unknown