We were college kids playing against the top professional athletes in the world. My teammates, coaches & I maximized our shared & individual experiences & talents to win the gold. We were motivated & disciplined. We embraced every challenge we faced. Competence over credentials.
"The impossible becomes possible when you believe" 39 years ago we defeated Finland to win the gold medal- Herb Brooks taught us how to win and not just compete - congratulations to all of my teammates
"My recruiting key -- I looked for PEOPLE first, athletes second. I wanted people with a sound value system as you cannot buy values. You're only as good as your values. I learned early on that you do not put greatness into people...but somehow try to pull it out." - Herb Brooks
“We should be dreaming. We grew up as kids having dreams, but now we’re too sophisticated as adults, as a nation. We stopped dreaming. We should always have dreams.”-HB
Happy heavenly birthday, Herb. A true leader, mentor, & friend. You inspire others to be better, in all ways.
This moment. The result of teamwork, support, hard work, resilience, discipline and trust. We possessed talent, skill, and the right mindset. We checked our egos at the door, with our focus on team goals rather than individual accolades.🥇
My parents were my earliest fans & greatest inspirations. Moments after we won the gold, I searched the crowd for my father. I wanted him to know that this win, this moment, was the culmination of all the sacrifices, support, & love of my parents & my family. We can’t win alone.
"We should be dreaming. We grew up as kids having dreams, but now we're too sophisticated as adults, as a nation. We stopped dreaming. We should always have dreams." - Herb Brooks
Things don’t always go according to plan. But don’t allow yourself to get sucked down the rabbit hole of self pity - it’s a dead end. Instead of playing the victim, embrace whatever challenge stands in your way. When there’s no way around it - work through it.
“This was a real genuine love affair by young people that respected one another. That was the period, the chapter, the verse-the end of the story for me, right then.” -Herb brooks
It was for me, too.
“I wanted to build a we and an us in ourselves as opposed to an ‘I, me, myself’. Our spirit was going to be a big asset, and you can’t have that type of thing if you have pockets of individuals and if there’s not those team building exercises throughout the year.” - Herb Brooks
I am so grateful for my connection with Dr. Nagobads, who took such great care of the 1980 Olympic Hockey Team as our team physician. I had a wonderful visit with him this past weekend in Minnesota. Thank you for your constant mentorship and your timeless impact on my life!
Introducing the newest addition to our family, our grandson, James, born on the 15th at 5:41, weighing 7lbs 1 ounce and stretching out to 21 inches long. Congratulations to my son JD and daughter-in-law Janelle! We are overjoyed to welcome this little one into our family♥️
“…I think we got stronger because of those penalties, as strange as it may seem, it was the catalyst we needed.”
Whatever “penalty” you face, know you have everything you need to succeed. Let go of the “shoulda woulda coulda”, and accept, embrace, focus, on the here and now.
This mindset transcends sports. In sports, in life, you choose how to play the game. You choose which game to play. You choose where to focus your energy. You choose to develop your skills. To lay your foundation. To build your network. To be prepared. To be adaptable. To endure.
Honoring your memory today and every day - Happy 82nd Birthday to one of the greats- Herb Brooks! He would’ve wanted us to always remember his favorite quote by Willie Wonka, “We are the makers of dreams, the dreamers of dreams.”
Today my nephew Craig Charron would have been 50 years old, cancer took him too young and we miss him everyday. He had the biggest heart and the most contagious smile
#RIP
#Legacy
“To me, the Games were more than a sporting event; they were an opportunity to represent my country…having your country on your jersey made every athlete believe they could achieve anything at the Olympics. Nothing was predictable, everything was possible.” - Jim Craig, "We Win"
No one is bigger than the team. A team’s success is dependent on each individual team member working towards a common goal, on the amalgamation of each members’ talents, experience, & knowledge.
"DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?!" 🇺🇸
@miketirico
and Al Michaels take us through one of the most iconic moments in sports history, as we approach the 40th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice.
#HDIA
Happy Birthday in heaven, Dad. Not a day goes by without thinking of you. Your presence is deeply missed, but your love remains forever with us. Today, we celebrate the wonderful person you were and the lasting impact you had on all of us♥️
Stop doubting yourself. When you feel intimidated or fearful, change the narrative. It’s a sign you’re taking a chance - you’re on to something important, something potentially great. Move past your fear. Use that energy to motivate you, to fuel you, to guide you towards success.
“I wanted to blur the boundaries of our country, I wanted to build a we and an us in ourselves as opposed to an ‘I, me, myself’. Our spirit was going to be a big asset, and you can’t have that type of thing if you have pockets of individuals.” - Herb Brooks
Please join me in wishing Dr. V. George Nagobads a very happy 100th birthday! The 1980 Olympic Hockey team was incredibly lucky to have you taking care of us, and I am so lucky to have you as one of my greatest mentors. Thank you for everything Doc!
One of my favorite memories from the Olympics-Standing up on the podium with my team, realizing we all achieved our shared dream together. No One is bigger than the team.
Coming together is the beginning of a team. Believing together is progress. Executing together is success.🥇
Happy Heavenly Birthday Dad♥️
I am so grateful and so proud to be your son. Thank you for giving your family the greatest gifts - your love, encouragement, guidance, support, and unwavering belief in us.
You live on through us and with us, every day♥️