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How to Impress College Lacrosse Coaches at a Showcase?
When players from our lacrosse club, FLG ‘For the Love of the Game’, approach showcase season, we always stress the importance of playing the right way. This concept is definitely easier said than done. Showcases are tremendous opportunities and can be stages that propel athletes from one level to the next. These events can give players a chance to
It’s All About MYELIN
The Talent Code, by Daniel Coyle is something of a “How To” Book. Coyle asserts that “Talent” is not something you are born with, but something you can develop. According to Coyle, it is really all about MYELIN, the microscopic substance that insulates neural connections, making them faster and more efficient. This can make your
FLG Cribs – Devin Votta, Siena College
Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
The central theme of this amazing work, is that people can improve almost any experience they may engage in (even something that normally may be seen as boring or unpleasant), by learning how to order their own consciousness. Csikszentmihalyi outlines ways to control your consciousness and thereby improve the quality of your life. He calls
I Love Lax
Over the past two nights, I’ve had the pleasure of running clinics for Hauppauge’s youth lacrosse program. One of the things I love about coaching youth is being able to build that passion for the game. Creating a positive, fun, and energetic atmosphere gives studletes a chance to be themselves, and love the sport. Working
Competitive Greatness
The final Building Block in Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, is Competitive Greatness. Great Competitors relish great challenges. The more difficult something is, the harder you have to work to achieve it, making it that much more satisfying when you do. If you have the rest of the Building Blocks in place, you will be
Poise and Confidence
Near the top of Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, are the Building Blocks – Poise and Confidence. These two qualities are natural outgrowths of the Building Blocks that lie beneath them in the “Pyramid”. Poise Wooden defines “Poise” as being yourself, not pretending to be something that you’re not. I think “Poise” is also the
Three More Building Blocks in The Pyramid of Success
The next three Building Blocks in Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, are Condition, Skill and Team Spirit. These are all very important elements for players to possess, if their teams are to be successful. Condition As a player, you will never reach your potential if you are not in the best possible condition. Conditioning,
Gleason
A story of one man’s life on the surface is all about football. Relentless, heroic, NFL linebacker who has it all. Steven Gleason is responsible for one of the most dramatic punt blocks in NFL history. His play ignited what is known as re-birth of an entire city. After that same man is diagnosed with ALS,
Pyramid of Success, Building Blocks
As we continue to examine John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, we move upward from the Foundation to the next level of Building Blocks. Self-Control Self-Control is an essential part of discipline. The ability to control your emotions even at the highest levels of competition is a necessary part of developing the mindset of a Champion.
