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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

6 months

Thankful. Grateful. Blessed. 🙏🏻

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

3 years

This.

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5 years

Being embarrassed in practice so you can be comfortable in the game > Being comfortable in practice and embarrassed in the game.

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Shaun Larkin

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5 years

If we could only get this point across to more.. “To get to easy, you have to go through hard”

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5 years

“The gardener cannot actually “grow” tomatoes, squash, or beans. She can only foster an environment in which the plants do so.” Sounds like player development. We don’t “make” players better. We CREATE environments that allow them to flourish. #TeamOfTeams

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Shaun Larkin

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5 years

Winning isn’t everything until: You get benched Get cut Lose your job Get released Get beat -Win each rep -Win each moment Because at some point, WINNING MATTERS. Make it important, before it’s important.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

Gold! @McConaughey and @Jongordon11

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

Hear it all the time: “One more” “End on a good one” BUT- There may be more benefit from having to work through the “failure” between rounds than “feeling good” after each. After all, isn’t that how the game works at times? We have to live with our last one. Practice it.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

In our profession we miss a lot of moments... But today.... I saw the FIRST goal! #Values

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

3 years

Key distinctions: Working Hard vs Being a Hard Worker Playing Pro Ball vs Being a Pro Player Winning vs Being a Winner Getting grades vs Being a true student Getting hits vs Being a Hitter One = situational (outcome based) One = way of life (process based) #Values

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Shaun Larkin

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5 years

Instead of SAYING: “This player (team) isn’t buying in.” Try ASKING: “How can I adjust the environment to make it more engaging?” - Placing blame will sink you. - Ownership will catapult you.

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Shaun Larkin

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6 years

If they don’t learn the way you coach, coach the way they learn. EVERY player is “coachable.”

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

3 years

4:00 am: Twin baby 1 wakes up hungry 5:30 am: Twin baby 2 wakes up hungry 6:00 am: 4yr old wakes up and says, “Hey dad.. let’s count to INFINITY” We’re at 147... this may be a longer morning than expected

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

SKILLS transfer to competition (not drills). Develop skillED athletes by challenging: - mechanics - decision making - mental strength - athleticism - adjustability - .. Game isn’t won by executing drills perfect in a cage/INF/bullpen. Game is won by best problem solvers.

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Shaun Larkin

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5 years

“If your too BIG for a SMALL job, then you’re too SMALL for a BIG job.” Dominate the simple. Make it matter, before it matters.

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Shaun Larkin

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4 years

My 4yr old: Daddy, how do you say blankie in Spanish? Me: Hmm. I don’t know that one. Hey, Siri, “how do you say blanket in Spanish? Siri: “Manta” 4yr old: Hahaha, dad! Siri knew and you didn’t! Me: Well, Siri can’t hit a fastball. So...

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

“Let’s set up the L-Screen 45ft away and throw 50 mph. Make sure you throw it down the middle! That way our guys can work on their swings.” Yeah, because that’s how the game is 👇🏻👇🏻

MLB

@MLB

5 years

A reminder that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports. 😳

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Shaun Larkin

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4 years

HOW we coach is far more important than WHAT we coach.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

A nice reminder there IS good going on in the world! Sometimes you need to seek it out and others times it’s right in front of you! Landon and Lane Larkin came on Wed. Life in the purist form. All is well and all are healthy!

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

To TRY = acceptance of failure as THE result. To COMMIT= acceptance of failure as part of the process to the result. Big difference.

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Shaun Larkin

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4 years

Coaching 101. Egos need not apply.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

6 years

Be humble in your preparation so you can be confident in competition. If you’re overconfident in preparation, you will be humbled by the competition.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

6 years

The best “drills” are those that replicate the game environment. ⚠️Be the best at your SPORT not your DRILLS.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

“Environmental design is our greatest responsibility...” “...best environment is the one that is able to adapt to it’s people..”

Creating An Optimal Training Environment

“Environmental design is our greatest responsibility” Benjamin P. Hardy

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

Practice design should fit YOUR players NEEDS. Trying to mimic what the other program/facility/organization is doing may be setting your players back. -Gather concepts. -Individualize the implementation. -Track/Assess/Adjust

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Shaun Larkin

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5 years

Coaches: Unless the athletes you coach are getting PAID by an organization as an employee, they’re AMATURES. As miscues in practice and games happen, let’s not forget that. Coaches job is create environments that allow athletes to IMPROVE, not ridicule when mistakes are made.

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Shaun Larkin

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5 years

There’s only ONE level of COMMITMENT. ALL IN. It’s that simple.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

A COMMITED person will always WORK HARD. However, working hard doesn’t mean you’re commited. “Hard work” occurs in moments, but COMMITMENT never ends. Being COMMITTED takes HARD WORK!

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

Value winning not simply for the outcome. Value winning because of what it TAKES to win. - The Preparation - The Mindset - The Process Winning happens on PURPOSE with PURPOSE. And that’s why placing value on WINNING is important.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

Larkin roster expands by 2 in June! Fun times ahead! #Twins #PartyOfSix

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Shaun Larkin

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4 years

Commit.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

Hire the person. Train the skill. People create the culture. That matters more than what someone “knows”

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

The “uncoachable” player reveals more about the coach than the athlete.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

6 years

Practice design and drills are only as good as the transfer to real competition. Practice should be more about long term retention rather than task completion. CLA/Ecological Dynamics/Non-Linear Pedagogy are just words if players/coaches don’t connect the dots to the game.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

Personal goal: -BE better at what I DO know -GET better at what I DON’T know -Have the awareness to understand the difference —————————— Let’s all continue to strive towards the best version of ourselves in effort to have an impact on others. Here’s to the adventure of 2020!

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

Do it. Suck at it. Understand why. Work at it. Suck less. Understand why. Work more. Check in with process. Understand why...... Keep DOING. Learn by IMPLEMENTING. Thank you, as always, @LegKickNationOG

Steve Johnson

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4 years

Most everything in life can’t be learned through hearing someone else speak.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

“Players have lost instinct.” What else would you expect when they’re TOLD WHAT to do, and HOW to do it. The process INVOLVES the player. It’s not dictated. Get comfortable allowing the environment and experiences drive the bus.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

All the research on SLEEP and it’s benefits has failed to get buy-in from my 4mo old.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

If you are in a position of leadership, people will naturally listen to what you say. However, they will determine the importance of the message by observing what you DO. Your most impactful mode of communication is your BEHAVIOR. #TeamofTeams

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

As we enter the new year and new theories on development get thrown around, let’s remember this.. - Hacks don’t exist. - Development isn’t linear.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

6 years

Coaching....

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

COACHES: Environment (practice) DESIGN is our greatest responsibility. Raise the stakes while creating safety. Illuminate urgency while adhering to process. Push the limits while offering endless support. This takes time. Effort. Commitment. It’s called COACHING.

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Shaun Larkin

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4 years

When you can have an open conversation with a friend and discuss both sides of an issue without it getting personal, you know you have the right friends.

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Shaun Larkin

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5 years

“You can spend all day undermining other people, and even if you’re right, who cares?” People will listen when you BRING value; not devalue. Be better.

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Shaun Larkin

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5 years

True “mastery” is an endless game of learning and being challenged. It’s not something to be “found.” Mastery, then, is an experience rather than a destination.

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Shaun Larkin

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5 years

“Good timber does not grow with ease, the stronger wind, the stronger trees.” Douglas Malloch Challenging environments create strength. Higher bars force you to jump higher.

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Shaun Larkin

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4 years

“EXECUTION trumps TALENT” Heard that today and I like it There are so many layers to EXECUTION: -Preparation -Pushing out comfort zone -Saying NO -Saying YES -Commitment -Handling failure -Handling success -Being in the moment - Others.. And getting it done when it MATTERS

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Shaun Larkin

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5 years

Decision making and movement solutions are determined by perception of the game environment. Coaches: Your perception of what’s happening is different than the player. Rather than yell/scream during the game, create better perceptual experiences during practice!

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

🤔 Imagine that. Prepare for what’s actually going to happen.. Perfect practice simply makes you a perfect practicer. If the conditions are different than the game environment, it’s like acing your English homework in preparation for a Math test. Practice deliberately.

Chris Mortensen

@mortreport

4 years

Story behind Lamar Jackson working with wet football on Thanksgiving Day practice. It was his idea. Ravens coach John Harbaugh believes in "perfect practices" but Jackson persuaded him to get a bucket of water for footballs because of today's forecast.

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Shaun Larkin

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6 years

While developing skills are important, it will be meaningless if the player is unable to perform these skills under actual game conditions. Let’s not be fooled by rote practice behaviors. Game performance is what matters!

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Shaun Larkin

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7 years

Every player is coachable. Up to the coach to understand the players as individuals. THAT's coaching.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

6 years

Among Decision Making and Speed Variation, PRESSURE/CONSEQUENCE should be a part of your practice design. Practice being uncomfortable! 👇🏻

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

6 years

It’s the job of the coach to understand his/her players. Not the other way around.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

6 years

“Buy in” occurs when players believe in the product being sold. When “buy in” doesn’t occur, who needs to change? Does the coach ALWAYS have a buyable product? Instead of blaming, find the reasons players are willing to invest (or not) in what you’re doing.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

6 years

This needs to be on every gym/locker room/coaching office wall. Not the list telling athletes what they “should be” or “shouldn’t be.”

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Shaun Larkin

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4 years

Players and parents: Be more concern about the EXPERIENCE you’re going to have at your next event vs What schools/coaches are going to be there. If you’re not having fun, “exposure” will turn into “exposed”

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

There’s no at bat that important. No inning that matters that much. No level where this is acceptable. Baseball. We need to be better. Youth sports. We need to be better. Perspective is needed more than ever. We’re creating experiences. And it’s not supposed to be this.

Matt Lisle

@CoachLisle

4 years

This just makes me really sad. How do we stop this type of thing from happening? Parents. Please. Think about your kids. They are watching everything you do and say. This guy should never be allowed on a field again let alone coaching young athletes.

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4 years

"We prefer to see “winners” as “naturally talented” rather than “hard working.” Because if it were reversed, what would that imply about us?" - @naval Simple. There are no hacks.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

Is it really fair to say, “Have a growth mindset” to a player just because the COACH has failed to convey a message? Or When the coach has only used 1 way of teaching/communicating? Often times it’s the one preaching “growth mindset” that’s fixed. Seems to happen a lot.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

Ready to roll! Excited to engage with everyone at the @ABCA1945 Conference in a few days!

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

Topics to avoid if you don’t want an arguement or rabbit hole debate: - Religion - Politics - #HittingTwitter - #PitchingTwitter - #BaseballTwitter - #PlayerDevelopmentTwitter - #MyWayIsBetterThanYourWayTwitter - In-N-Out vs Whataburger - Best Christmas movie - #CoachingTwitter

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

From: Teaching With Your Mouth Shut “The teacher who knows he/she does not have the answer is often the one who can be most useful to students.” Applications to coaching?

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

1 year

One you realize that you’re REPLACEABLE in EVERY area of your life except at HOME… You’ll then realize what matters most in life.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

6 years

Can’t say this enough! Allow players to be themselves and you’ll get the best version of the athlete.

Ben Ehrlich

@DrCoach_Ehrlich

6 years

David Freese on Yasiel Puig: Imagine how much energy and focus you’d free up to perform and enjoy if you allow yourself to fully be you when you play. The Dodgers allow freedom and creativity. It’s part of a special culture. #OurWay #BeYou

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

“Absorb what is useful. Discard what is not. Add what is uniquely your own.” – Bruce Lee

Todd Carroll

@CoachCarroll29

4 years

Baseball twitter is a cess pool during quarantine. People ripping each other left and right. The game is hard to play. Any drill is helpful, potentially. Not hard to take what you like and leave the rest alone. Our game needs positivity right now.

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Shaun Larkin

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4 years

We control our behaviors. With an average of 70,000 thoughts a day, there is no way to “control” thoughts. Shift attention to actions/behaviors/the environments we’re in. Those are the “controllables” Not thoughts.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

3 years

The game has a way of rewarding those who aren’t looking to be rewarded.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

PLAYERS: Having a CLEAR understanding of who you want to BECOME will help drive your response to practice environments and overall behaviors. COACHES: Our DUTY is to make sure the environment DEMANDS and SUPPORTS the process of BECOMING.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

A ton of feedback and inquiries from the @ABCA1945 Conference. Here is one of our latest articles on Behavior: Why Understanding Behavior is Imperative For Coaches

Why Understanding Behavior is Imperative For Coaches

Coaches are always looking for ways to “get better.” We read leadership books, post quotes, go to conferences, listen to podcasts. We…

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

6 years

A lot of “Don’t” “No” “Not” What if we spent more time explaining what we DO want? We can ALL create visual representations of what to DO. The same can’t be said about DON’T. Is there a better way than celebrating a list of what not to do??

Coaches Tribune

@coachestribune

6 years

The best advice we could ever give a child/teenager ... I finally saw posted on a wall today. I wish I saw it posted more! #coachestribune

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Shaun Larkin

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4 years

Reminder: There is no short circuiting the process. Although each athletes trajectory is different, ALL had their own process to go through. No hacks. No gimmicks. Just work. Trial and error. Ups and downs. Handling success. Overcoming setbacks. The answer lies within.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

Incredible illustration that directly relates to developing athletes. Free them up!!

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

Coaches who preach “Get to the next pitch” should be aware of their behavior also. Arguing calls, yelling at players, belittling the staff, throwing tantrums.. all MODEL the BEHAVIOR you don’t want. #Behavior @ABCA Conference ‘19

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

The people of the Middle Ages had practice figured out LONG AGO! 1. Reps matter (however you view them) 2. Self-correction 3. Attention to DETAIL 4. Intent

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Shaun Larkin

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4 years

“Skill is technique under pressure.” Coaches: Are we training accordingly? Players: Are you holding your coach accountable for YOUR training? Are you open to being challenged? Being SKILLED > having skills. Does your training hold up in various conditions?

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5 years

“The best we can do is to put an athlete in an environment that helps to promote the way we want them to adapt" Environment matters. A lot. Take the time to develop it.

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Shaun Larkin

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4 years

“If you fail on Monday, the only way it’s a failure on Monday is if you decide not to progress from that” Kobe Failure, struggle, etc. is what we make of it. Mindset is a choice.

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

Powerful illustration! Many parallels to the coach/player relationship and environment. Are we allowing autonomy or are we dictating?

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

9 months

With our ACL Dodgers team win tonight, they clinched the West division. DSL Dodgers - Both teams clinched. AAA - In. A+ - In. A - In. 6 of our 7 @MiLB teams will be playing in the post season. Winning is part of development!

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Shaun Larkin

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5 years

“Sometimes the greatest thing to come out of all your hard work isn’t what you GET for it, but what you BECOME for it” — Steve Maraboli

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

4 years

This is powerful.

JOHN BRUBAKER

@CoachBru

4 years

In case you thought #MemorialDayWeekend was about picnics or a day at the beach.

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1 year

⁦ @Dodgers ⁩ PD never stops.. Off-season development and Spring Training plans underway.. Got my sidekick dialed in as well! Dodger Blue pumping in our veins.

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6 years

"The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers" #Empower your staff. #Empower your players.

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@SLarkin04

5 years

“Learning involves a permanent change in how you see and act in the world. The accumulation of information isn’t learning. Lots of people have heads full of information they don’t know what to do with.” 🔥from Ben Hardy

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Shaun Larkin

@SLarkin04

5 years

For the coaches rushing to their next position... For the players wanting to short-circuit their practice habits.. “The very desire to find shortcuts makes you eminently unsuited for any kind of mastery.” #MasteryBook

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4 years

If we’re in the pursuit of mastering any skill, it should be the skill of: COMMITMENT

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5 years

PEOPLE drive PROCESS. If you want an effective process, you need effective people.

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4 years

At a time when it feels like everyone is chomping at the bit to announce their new title, promotion, or organization jump... keep this advice from @AdamMGrant in mind It’s not about what your title/role is. It’s about WHO you’re with and what you are ACTUALLY doing. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Adam Grant

@AdamMGrant

4 years

Even if a job title impresses other people, it's the wrong choice if the day-to-day work depresses you. In career decisions, beware of being seduced by status. Pursue a job where you can express your values and a place where people share those values. #SundayMotivation

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A great friend sent me this… So powerful and necessary. As a man who doesn’t know his biological father and now has 3 of his own.. this hits…

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5 years

If you know the WHY, you can overcome almost any HOW!

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5 months

Family tradition.. ⁦In-N-Out on Christmas Eve.. Sorry fellow Texans: In-N-Out > Whataburger Don’t @ me! 😂

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5 years

Most are willing to TRY. Few are willing to COMMIT. There’s a huge success gap between the two.

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Shaun Larkin

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5 years

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, New Year! From our family to yours. Thank you all for the interactions, insights, and new friendships. Looking forward to many more!

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4 years

There really isn’t a debate.. @Innoutburger18 is BY far a superior tasting burger than @Whataburger Not even sorry about it. 🤙🏻

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4 years

“More is not better. Better is better.” Simplicity is HARD. That’s why it’s often masked by gadgets, widgets, fluff, and more stuff.

Eric Cressey

@EricCressey

4 years

In coaching, simplicity and efficiency win. If you come up with a drill that requires two bands, a connection ball, three weighted balls, seven blue M&Ms, a tire iron, and a half gallon of snake oil, your drill isn’t any good for anything other than social media entertainment.

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4 years

Pieces of paper from someone else telling you “you’re certified” doesn’t mean the players you coach got better. Unless applied properly and actually has an impact, it’s no more than an ego boost. Coaching isn’t about a list of certs. It’s about serving others.

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4 years

I know buddy, we all miss @Dodgers baseball! It’ll be back.. hopefully soon!