Always a Student

The deep and meaningful conversations that go on in my gym are LEGENDARY! The Quote of the day: "The thing about money, you can exchange it for some really cool shit". ~ Mark Tuthill I mean...think about that. So simple and so eloquently stated.   I had an observation that needs to be shared with less experienced coaches. "NEVER steal a person's Thunder" or also known, their CONFIDENCE! You have the opportunity to make or break a person by the words you use, and the actions you implement. I am TOUGH on people. I'm a jerk at times when it comes to questions and answers (I like people to think for themselves and THEN straighten out answers to simplify.) But I will NEVER slice a person to ribbons and leave them feeling inferior. When I hear "oh...that kid or person will NEVER make it" I go internally crazy. Yes, it is the 1% that make it to the Professional level of sport. But who the fuck are you to determine if that person is the 1% or not? A person with aspirations of Pro Sport will walk by me, and I'll grab that kid by the calf or thigh and bark..."THAT is the leg of a Pro fullback if I ever felt one". (From KIDS TO ADULT) What did I do? I believe in people before THEY do! I know the probability is very low, but WHAT IF? That is NOT for us to determine. BUT...lose a person's confidence, and you have scarred that person for much more than YOUR opinion. Encourage and Empower! You'll turn out not only a better athlete, but a better person! Today: 10" Box Squat with Buffalo bar: Add 20 more pounds over last week. Work up doing 10 reps Once at weight...do 5 sets of 10. We were at 100 reps   GHR: 2x10