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Commitments To ExcellenceLesson 6
Goal
: Improve performance by increasing level of commitment to excellenceSlide2
http://failblog.org/2010/11/02/epic-fail-photos-soccer-goalie-fail/It takes commitment to throw yourself at an incoming ball. A half-hearted player who only gives a half-hearted effort will find himself very far away from “closing the gap” to their true potential. Slide3
Hernan
Cortes mission was to conquer the Aztec Empire in Mexico. He landed
there with
11 ships of armed men. When his men unloaded the ships, he had the ships destroyed to prove his commitment.
His message was,
“There is no turning back, we are completely committed”.
Commitment to ExcellenceSlide4
It’s commitment that separates the mediocre athlete from the great athlete.Committed athlete will do work that is required for excellence.
Resulting in: faster improvement, staying focused in the clutch, and winning the close ones.
The Great SeparatorSlide5
You’re a college scout looking at two identical athletes. How will you choose the most committed?The Secret: watch them train! Commitment is reflected in an athlete’s training intensity.
“Excellence is a result of daily action, excellence then is not an ACT but a HABIT”.
How to Determine CommitmentSlide6
Accept Criticism
Don’t be Afraid to Fail
Maintain composure
Set specific Daily Goals
Mentally prepare before practice
Commit to rest Correctly
Learn something from everything
Stay Positive
The Big Eight
An essential aspect of creativity
Is not being afraid to fail.
-Andre AgassiSlide7
Don’t be defensive or apologeticAccept suggestionsLearn what you canContinue to learn
1. Accept CriticismSlide8
Once you’ve committed, don’t hold backAggresively attack every opportunity
By failing to act when you seen an opportunity, because you’re waiting for the “perfect” opportunity, you will miss much more than you’ll gain.
The greater mistake is doing nothing, when the moment is ripe for attack!
2.
Don’t Be Afraid to Fail
General George S. PattonSlide9
Do not allow your emotions to control youDo not give in to feelings of fear, hopelessness or rageStay calm and focused
I
dentify the mental breakdowns that cause you to lose emotional
controlPerfectionism Social approval or worrying too much about what others think
Irrational Beliefs
Fear
of
Failure
Dwelling
on
Errors
The 3
R’s:
Recognize–Regroup–Refocushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YCg9JIIgw8
3. Maintain composureSlide10
Decide what you wish to focus on each dayThis helps to maintain intensityYou can see your success
Outcome
goals are those that compare the performances of athletes with those of other athletes. For example,
win the state championship.Performance goals are used to improve an athlete's individual performance. For example,
increase a baseball player's batting average from .325 to .335
.
Process
goals
are used to improve the execution of a skill. For example,
extend fully on the power clean
.
4. Set specific daily goalsSlide11
Builds intensityPrepares you for game day situationsMaintains your focus
5. Mentally prepare before practiceSlide12
You have to have discipline to train hard and rest hardSay no to friends if you need your restDon’t undermine your own performance with too little sleep
R
eaction time, vigilance, learning and alertness are impaired by insufficient sleep
6. Commit to rest correctlySlide13
Analyze each situation positive or negativeThink “what is the take home message”Don’t throw a temper tantrumDifficult situations lead to greater learning
7. Learn something from everythingSlide14
Negative thoughts and emotions do more harm than goodUplift othersTeam builder vs. team wrecker
8. Stay positiveSlide15
This Journal Entry is all about YOU!! So please be honest with yourself as you go through these questions and evaluate where you are at. There is no right or wrong answer. Honest self reflection will help you more than anything.How committed are you to your sport?
How do you demonstrate this commitment?
How could you increase your commitment?
Journal Entry #2