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Everything matters…
Everything matters… What is done and not done will have an impact on outcomes. Our time is too limited to spend on thinking which thing matters more than the other. If we accept that all things will matter to some degree we will approach them with a certain level of attention knowing we actually don’t […]
A simple move…
Those outside can judge the aesthetics however the importance is the efficiency of the moves that we are making. Based on the problem that is presented we can solve it with intelligence effort and quality. The most creative moves we have executed in the past will always serve a purpose with the right time of […]
The next moves…
The movement forward might not be suitable for those who are content. Efforts of a leader can be obvious but it won’t matter if the group does not have the desire to learn and improve. The challenging part is realizing our efforts have gone unnoticed or in a different direction and there is no other […]
The need to make sense of a plan…
How badly we want something should determine our actions of pursuit, however the things we already possess are challenging this. We are lacking the necessity because the supply of comfort is high. There is a greater desire to do things right and please the outside rather than solve the problems in front of us based […]
Matching the challenge…
We are not absolute. We must adapt, grow and deliver based on the truest path we believe will overcome the challenge. There needs to be principles to follow and then flexibility of execution based on timing. If it is not working we need to reevaluate and make adjustments to our methods but not our principles. […]
Reminders…
We all need them. The most effective ones are those that make us feel the urgency and are delivered by another human being. An alarm might remind us however we can shut it off and easily forget. Now the tone of someone’s voice, the look they give and the words used to remind us will […]
A story to tell…
It is almost 4:30pm and the first session of the day is about to begin here at the Academy. Walking over to the printer to pick up the lesson plan that has been planned and printed earlier in the day a coach may revisit the messages soon to be shared and images they desire to […]
Look far, look close, look around…
What are we looking for? The appropriate space in connection to what is currently happening. Understanding the surroundings, we will make a decision to move or to stay in our current space based on the information gathered. There is a time for everything and in soccer and life we need to be aware of our […]
Fixing…
At some point we will notice that there is something not working. Identifying what is causing the malfunction takes close attention and a deeper understanding of the whole picture. Once we identify the problem and are convinced on fixing it, the answer is usually clear however the way of addressing it may be complicated. The […]