November 2019 - 2 Words Character Development

25 Nov 218. How to Lead a New-To-You Program | Zack Hudson | Mabank HS

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Trust has to be built before you can make any major changes after you transition to a new-to-you athletics program. See, the program is new to you, but it’s already been established by others. If you try to bring in a wrecking ball on day...

21 Nov 217. How to Weekend | Mackey Live

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How you weekend has a direct impact on how you perform during the week. It’s not separate from the rest of the week or from your personal identity. When you weekend poorly (i.e. wasting time, doing things you shouldn’t), it’s a symptom of a deeper...

18 Nov 216. Discipline is Freedom | Eric De Los Santos | Irving HS

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According to Coach Eric de los Santos of Irving High, athletes want discipline because it equals freedom. The team at 2 Words definitely agrees. Coaches expect things from their athletes that the kids might not expect of themselves, and discipline is the only way to...

14 Nov 215. You Don’t Want It | Mackey Live

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Lao Tzu, Oprah Winfrey, and Charles Darwin all have something in common: They get the importance of time management. Time is a precious, finite resource. Each minute that passes can’t be retrieved, and how we spend our time is a direct reflection of what our...

11 Nov 214. Be the Example | Chance Westmoreland | Argyle HS

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If you want your athletes to invest their time, energy, and effort in your program, you have to invest in your athletes. Continuously building relationships with your student-athletes allows you to speak to them on a deeper level than pep talks and plays. In this...

07 Nov 213. Because I Said I Would | Mackey Live

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When you start something new, the very novelty of it makes everything exciting. You’re curious and ready to see where this new activity can take you. But there will come a point when that stops. This is the point when motivation fades, and there’s a...

04 Nov 212. P.R.I.D.E. Mentality | Kurt Traylor | Lee High School

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Investing in your athletes is sort of like investing in a 401k for retirement. The more you put in, the more you will get out later. That investment is particularly important when you join a new program. The athletes don’t know you yet, and they...