In 1999 people wanted
@brandichastain
to keep her shirt on. In 2019 people want Samantha Show to set her bat down gently. When will we let women celebrate & show passion? Change the narrative.
@CowgirlSB
@TFCoachCarlson
#wcws
Post game interview with Arkansas WBB Coach Mike Neighbors ... “How did you change the culture so quickly?”
Coach: “The right kids stayed.”
Building a program takes time but it only happens with the right people.
#culture
#leadership
#teamwork
I keep reading that you should "check in with people because you never know if they are ok."
But here is where I am stuck; anyone in education or athletics knows most of our students are NOT ok.
The system is broken & people are paying for it.
What do we do with that?
She didn't play a minute in the DI National Semi-final, but she scored the winning PK in a shootout. Take note players, it's not about minutes it's about the moments you can serve your team.
#leadership
#influence
#NCAA
#soccer
#nscaa
I'll say it again:
College athletics has the opportunity to drive systemic change by shifting the conversation from mental health to emotional wellness and mental health.
The system is broken & I believe the new path must include emotional wellness ... more to come ...
For everyone saying it’s “going to be four long years before the next World Cup” it’s actually just one year away ... it’s in France in 2019 ... and the odds are high that the USA will make the tournament ...
#USWNT
#worldcup2018
#WorldCup2019
@soccrcoachprobs
@soccrcoachprobs
@ECNLgirls
It was always a 🚩RED FLAG 🚩when my college players would come in & say, "I need you to yell at me more. I play better when you get in my face & yell at me."
Have a seat, let's talk about why this is unhealthy & wrong ...
It is a SYSTEM of abuse.
For decades women in soccer have been asking for equality and the USSF has fought them on this.
The decision to oppose equality sends a message that woman are second class citizens which creates a system that supports and reinforces this belief.
@DiCiccoMethod
#NWSL
Young players - have you noticed how often during a World Cup stoppage that players hand the Ref a water bottle or ask/signal if they need a drink? At the highest level players and Officials value each other - we should do the same.
#WorldCup18
#leadership
(A thread) This week, many fall college coaches reached out about the damage of anonymous student-athlete surveys.
Admins treat this process like it's "feedback" and "data collection." It's not.
1: It's an evaluation, but SAs aren't trained in evaluation techniques. (1)
So
@JulieFoudy
reports that Jill Ellis will have the most capped player on the field wear the Captain’s band to expand the
#USWNT
's leadership pool... 🤢
Can we chat coach? Leadership doesn’t not equal seniority, starter, or caps. Leadership is a skill &
#leadership
is influence.
I enjoyed presenting on Team Building yesterday but I can't wait to share a HIGHLY introspective/self-reflective process with you all today!
1:30pm "Lead Your Life: A Journey From Where You Are to Where you Want to Be."
CC 3501HF
#UnitedCV22
@UnitedCoaches
@soccrcoachprobs
The fact that someone suggested this pose, people complied, a photo was taken, and then made public tells you just HOW DEEP our issues are in soccer. 🤯
Players tell me alll the time, “I’m not a vocal leader. I lead by example.” When you speak up you ARE the example! The two are not mutually exclusive. You can’t lead by example if you aren’t the example of speaking up.
#leadership
#leaders
#influence
What did your coach miss today to be of service to you? Coaches are people, please remember that when things get difficult ...
#gratitude
#leadership
#service
The next time you think your coach hates you, has it in for you, or doesn’t care about the team or the players, consider what he or she is missing to be out there on the field or court.
#firstSteps
#CoachLife
Adia Barnes on a morning press conference and is asked about the TV clip showing her animated postgame speech to her team:
"I’m not apologizing for it because I don't feel that I need to apologize… I wouldn’t take it back."
I spent two hours on Zoom tonight with nearly 50 high school girls who wanted to develop their leadership skills -they CRUSHED it!!! I can’t wait until next week with
@rachiebret
&
@Coach_JKHuff
!
I can say this with confidence ...
With the transfer portal exploding & the trauma of a global pandemic not yet processed, now more than ever, it will be imperative that team culture is a HIGH priority. Programs that don't focus on it will fail.
#ncaaW
#NCAA
#transferportal
Exhausted from a full two weeks but beyond grateful to work with coaches who understand that we don’t coach soccer, volleyball, or softball ... we coach people & I’ve seen that firsthand this month. Excited to experience more great coaches/teams who put people first!
#grateful
When your non-soccer colleague says she wants to watch a World Cup game with you and then she asks, “how long do the games usually last?” I can’t ...
#FifaWorldCup2018
#soccer
@soccrcoachprobs
Excited to announce another addition to our new academy! We’d like to introduce
@mollygrisham
, our Director of Personal Growth. She’ll facilitate the Team Building & Leadership Sessions w/ our players, helping to develop our players as people!
Love seeing leaders who do the dirty work! We’ve celebrated the wrong things for so long that this seems out of place. On healthy teams everyone helps out. My hope is they don’t have a culture that requires this of just freshmen but of the entire team.
#leadership
#culture
Today UCLA QB Josh Rosen said he would look at the NFL after the bowl game and when asked about what makes him want to play in the
@Cactus_Bowl
when other high profile players have skipped bowl games... he had this great answer.
#UCLA
#CactusBowl
“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.”
Lucas Lacina, a high school wrestler with cerebral palsy, pinned his opponent for the win.
The Mastermind for College Coaches (year 2) starts today & I am sooo excited!
Last year we had 11 coaches in one group, this year we have TWO groups of 11 AND a waiting list.
Do I have music playing blast in my office right now? Yes, I do! I am so grateful for this journey.❤️
The passion from
@JulieFoudy
tonight while speaking to the inequity within the US Federation is inspiring. “Where are the adults in the room?”
#leadership
#USWNT
Today I was trying to explain what it is I do - for the 900th time :)
My answer -"I try to love people, to meet them where they are, & walk with them on their journey."
It doesn't really work on a business card but it's all I really want to do...
#grateful
#influence
#loveothers
@DiCiccoMethod
As a former college coach who now works with teams on things like leadership and culture ... you hit the nail on the head. When you are a part of a team you have to understand how your individual actions impact others on and off the field.
The team comes first, period. There are so many layers and complex thoughts for a coach when subbing in and out. Let the coach focus on strategy so the team is in a position to be successful. You can compete/contribute on the floor/field AND on the bench!
#leadership
#culture
I turn the ball over - subbed out.
My teammate turns the ball over the EXACT same way - she stays in.
Now Im upset, my parents are upset & the TEAM comes 2nd.
PARENTS... make sure you're teaching your kids to COMPETE not COMPARE.
#WednesdayWisdom
College Coaches -
What are 3 things you wish your incoming freshmen knew/understood before they arrived on your campus?
Nothing is off limits ... and go :)
My new College Coach Mastermind met for the 1st time today & my heart could explode. An amazing group of coaches! It was clear from our conversations that this is a really hard time for coaches, but one quote stood out, “Looking back on the season, our culture saved us.”
Want to talk about team building? Leadership development? Personal growth?
I still have a few spots open for 1:1 meetings at the convention. You can schedule a time here:
#UnitedCV22
@UnitedCoaches
Happy National Women and Girls in Sport Day! This is just a snapshot of the people we are celebrating today.
The future is bright!
#NWGSD
#leadership
#influence
I fully support this statement:
“Strong leaders engage their critics and make themselves stronger. Weak leaders silence their critics and make themselves weaker.”
Adam Grant
This morning I am sharing some of my beliefs about team and organizational culture. Head over to Instagram to see the full list!
What are some of your core beliefs about culture?
Soccer coaches, mark your calendar because I want to see you at the Convention! In this session, we will cover all aspects of the team-building process and you will walk away with practice tools.
#PHL23
If you have questions about this session text "USC" to 615-471-7858
I've worked with a lot of college administrators who would run from this statement. If more Admins embraced this truth the college sport experience would improve for all involved.
#leadership
#soccer
#NCAA
@soccrcoachprobs
There's something incredible happening in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Austin Peay Governors are proving that championship cultures aren't built on speed, or strength, or skill.
They're built on love.
On our College Coach Mastermind call yesterday I asked each coach how they will define success this year. One coach said, "After our last game if no one wants to leave the locker room, if we just want to turn on some music and stay there — together — that will be success." ❤️
Five months ago I couldn’t have predicted that I would be designing online experiences/content for student-athletes who are in quarantine for 14 days. I love coaches who are investing in the emotional wellness of their players.
#mentalhealth
#COVID19
#emotionalwelness
#leadership
In a few hours & I will be leading the WBCA After Hours Roundtable called "Becoming a Leader." If you are frustrated with leadership development on your team then this session is for you!
I'll be in the Aspire chat window at 5pmCST - let's connect!
@WBCA1981
#WBCAspire
I want every coach/team I work with to watch this. Love your team - it’s a choice.
“I love my team.”
“This is what it is supposed to be. It’s supposed to be fun ... and it’s supposed to be like this at the end.”
"It's supposed to be like this at the end... guys crying because they care. This team more than any team I've ever had has loved. They've LOVED." -
@CoachBRadebaugh
True heartache tonight for the Bucs
Somebody out there get
@CSU_Mbball
on the schedule next year.
#BigSouthMBB
‘Tis the season, when really good people lose their jobs as soccer coaches simply because they didn’t win enough games. We talk a good game about student-athlete welfare but are often quick to remove the one person on campus who cares the most for SAs.
#Influence
#culture
#ncaa
Sometimes leadership looks like this: helping someone else believe they can do something long before they can actually do it.
#leadership
#leaders
#lead
The number of coaches who have reached out this week to share that freshmen are really struggling with playtime/roles has been overwhelming!
I am wondering how having their sport taken away during COVID is impacting their ability to trust the process ...
Guy at then gym when I got on a machine, “Sorry if the weight was too much, you caught me between reps.”
Me, “Oh, we’re good.”
Me in my head, “He has no idea that I increased the weight...”
#girlpower
#strength
#iworkout
One of the older campers just stopped me in the hallway to thank me for my session ... he didn’t know that one of the youngest campers was 10 feet behind him watching ... he did the same thing ... that’s leadership, that’s influence.
@CampShutout
#myinfluence
#leadership
#leaders
I don’t even know where to begin! I spent the last 48 hours co-facilitating a retreat for 10 female entrepreneurs. Every once in a while I get to be a part of something really special. Feeling grateful ❤️
I still don't have words for all that this team has done. Today was amazing! I'm so proud of them & I'm grateful that this is the sport I fell in love with as a 5-year-old...
Today was the second call with my College Coach Mastermind Group. They crushed it! What a great group of coaches! I am already looking forward to our next call.
Are you familiar with the concept of Second Year Syndrome? It's a very real and very painful issue in college athletics. I've worked with many teams facing this issue. Here are my thoughts:
#culture
#leadership
#influence
#NCAA
Let’s go!!!
@CoachSoderling
is bringing it today! The Mastermind coaches are getting better today.
Thanks Shaun, I'm so glad you are a part of the Mastermind!
Female coaches, have you experienced sexism in your sport? The following post is just one example. I hope you will speak up & share your story!
#sexisminsoccer
#soccer
#PHL18
#uswnt
We live in a culture that promotes avoiding failure at all costs. Could it be that failure is a key to success? It's not just failure that matters, but how we learn from that failure:
#success
#personalgrowth
#failure
The Leadership Experience in Mexico City was a hit! We had a great time helping to develop young leaders & I’m looking forward to our next international event! Please reach out if you’d like to know more about sponships/donations/hosting.
#theleadershipexperience
#leadership
I would pay a lot of money to hire two figure skating commentators to cover a 90 minute pro soccer game. Just imagine that for a moment...
#Crowdfunding
#soccer
#Olympics2018
This is soooo good! I often hear players say they feel like their coaches don’t see them. Players, you are empowered to create/develop the relationships you want to have with your coaches.
#influence
#culture
Is your life now on Zoom? Here are 5 interactive "check-ins" you can use with ANY group to create meetings that go a little deeper. Please let me know if you need any help.
Thanks to the coaches who join the demonstration video!
#Zoom
#ConanAtHome
This weekend a lot of people have used their platforms to speak out against inequality in athletics.
Pay attention to who is NOT speaking up. If your coaching organization has been silent then keep that in mind when they request your yearly dues.