2. Mira Costa Baseball 2010 “ BE ON TIME, DO THINGS RIGHT!”

3. WHAT ARE OUR GOALS FOR YOU 1. ACADEMIC SUCCESS 2. GREATNESS ON AND OFF THE FIELD 3. BECOMING A GREAT TEAMMATE 4. PLAYING COLLEGE BASEBALL

4. How an ARMY Leader Defeats Combat Stress  LEADING his/her unit  Building COHESION  Developing CONFIDENCE CONFIDENCE  TRAINING  Developing PHYSICAL FITNESS PHYSICAL FITNESS  ATTITUDE!

5. WHAT IS A TEAM? A GROUP OF PEOPLE, USUALLY PEERS, WHO COMBINE THEIR TALENTS AND ABILITIES TO ACCOMPLISH A SPECIFIC GOAL OR A SERIES OF GOALS

6. TEAM Other studies have estimated that a flock of 25 birds in formation can fly as much as 70% further than a solo bird using the same amount of energy. By monitoring pelican heartbeats during flight. Examination of the data showed that the heart rates of pelicans flying in formation were much lower than that of a bird flying alone.

7. TEAMBUILDING How are we going to build our Mira Costa baseball program? Commitment Overtime Sacrifice Teamwork Accountability

8. COMMITMENT Commitment means to pledge to some thing or someone Can you pledge to your teammates and coaches that you will always try your best?

9. D esire to Be the Best  Refuse to be mediocre in all that you do.  Pursue Excellence, Not Glory.  “The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.” – Joe Pa  Be Coachable, Accept Criticism  Focus on own Work Ethic first COMMITMENT

10. OVERTIME There are 168 hours in a week.  56 hours sleeping  30 hours at school  18 hours at Baseball  10 hours doing homework That leaves 54 hours a week leftover. What are you going to do with those hours? How are you going to make yourself a better person, family member, teammate, and baseball player?

11. HOW GOOD CAN YOU BE? Patty Doyle 1,500,230 Push Ups in one year 46,001 in one day Patty Doyle 1,500,230 Push Ups in one year 46,001 in one day OVERTIME Dean Karnazes Recently ran 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 states Dean Karnazes Recently ran 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 states

12. SACRAFICE To exchange something valuable for something of lesser value. valuable What are you willing to give up for your teammates? What are you willing to give up for your teammates? An at bat? An hour? Partying?

13. TEAMWORK “When a team outgrows individual performance and learns team confidence, excellence becomes a reality.” Joe Paterno

14. Leaders Do Not: Blame Make Excuses Ignore a problem Glorify themselves Focus on the negative Lack Self-Discipline ALL GOOD TEAMATES ARE GREAT LEADERS TEAMWORK Lead By Example People follow what they see first. Walk the walk. Stay Positive Leaders Do:

15. R espect  Believe in your teammates ( the rope )  Care about their well-being  Every Job is Important  Help them to be great  Be Honest  Never say “Can’t”  Find a way  Not Afraid to Fail—Biggest Trait of a Loser TEAMWORK

16. ACCOUNTABILITY Accountability is being your absolute best when no one is watching. There are no shortcuts to places worth going. Things easily attained are of little value. Set the bar high, you will meet your expectations.

17. THE MUSTANG WAY We have an opportunity to create a tradition What will we be known for? 9-5 – Pick up bat – Game day meals Infield outfield – white cleats – Wearing pitches – positive chatter

18. DREAM BIG! Mira Costa has not won a CIF title in baseball since 1952. Dream that someday you will be the guys to make it happen again.