12 POWERFUL HABITS OF THE SUPER SUCCESSFUL

Take a look at an interesting article about 12 habits of the super successful (and wealthy), linked here

5 LEADERSHIP LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE OFFENSIVE LINE

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Check out this interesting article about lessons that can be learned from playing the offensive line in football, which are applicable to any sport or any area of life, linked here

2015 YOUTH CAMP GROUP PICTURES

Check out the two group photos from this year's Le Mars Girls Basketball Youth Camp, held June 24-26 at LCHS.  The first picture shows the grades 6-8 campers, while the second picture features the grades 3-5 campers.

A THOUGHT FROM BRAD STEVENS

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On the eve of the NBA Draft, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens offers an interesting thought on paying your dues/working hard/earning your opportunity while remaining patient (when referring to a young player entering the league) from an article linked here.  This quote can be applicable to many young players in athletics, as well as people in many different fields:

"He didn’t always get that validation by playing time. That’s a hard position to be in, because you’re going through the mundane-ness of everyday work and not getting the reward of playing time. Over the course of time, he’s going to be ready, sooner than later.”

JJ WATT'S MESSAGE TO TEXANS PLAYERS

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This brief article is definitely worth the time to read it...find out the message from Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt to the rest of the team in offseason training, linked here

JORDAN SPIETH

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Jordan Spieth has certainly made a name for himself around the golf world recently.  Check out this interesting article about Jordan Spieth's athletic background as a multi-sport athlete, linked here

HELPING A BULLIED 5TH GRADER

Check out the video in the link about some 5th grade boys in Mankato, Minnesota, who help a bullied boy at their school.  Check out the video at the link here

GOLDEN STATE'S SELFLESS STYLE

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This article is a must-read about the selfless style of the individuals on the roster of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors.  Check out the link here

MARK HELFRICH COMMENCEMENT SPEECH

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It's worth the time to read and/or watch the commencement speech from Oregon football head coach, Mark Helfrich, who was the commencement speaker at the graduation ceremony recently at Southern Oregon University.  Check out the link here

THE LEADERSHIP OF STEVE KERR

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions, and they are certainly the most talented team in the world after winning the Finals.  Take a look at this insightful article about the leadership of the team's head coach, Steve Kerr, linked here

A THOUGHT FROM JACK CLARK

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Great thought here from legendary Cal rugby coach Jack Clark:

“Entitled to nothing, grateful for everything”

STEVE KERR AND HIS FATHER

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Father's Day is quickly approaching, and with the Golden State Warriors playing in the NBA Finals, it is well worth the time to read this powerful article about Steve Kerr and his late father...click on the link here

MIKE BUDENHOLZER COY VIDEO CLIP

I constantly reflect on mentors in coaching and teaching, and I often think about lessons learned from those mentors, along with great memories, so that's why I enjoyed this portion of the NBA Coach of the Year speech from the Atlanta Hawks' Mike Budenholzer, as he thanks Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs for being a mentor to him.  What's even better is that his message can move beyond coaches and into other walks of life as well...so take a look at the brief video clip above.

SCOTT PIOLI ON "TEAM"

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One of the great executives in all of the NFL, Scott Pioli, provides some excellent insights into the team concept:

"I love team-building.  I love the idea of like-minded people coming together and creating greatness that is never just about one person.  At some point you find that the brotherhood of relationships far exceeds any individual glory that you could ever be given."

"I LOVE BEING COACHED" (PEYTON MANNING)

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Players and coaches alike need to read this brief article about Peyton Manning, featuring some fantastic quotes from the future Hall of Fame QB, linked here

Yes...

THE SELFLESS STYLE OF TRISTAN THOMPSON

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There's no doubt that the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the NBA Finals in large part because of their stars, but valuable players like Tristan Thompson are often overlooked.  This brief article/video (featuring thoughts from his HS coach) provides some insights into why players like Tristan Thompson are valuable to a team, linked here

INSIGHTS FROM BILL BELICHICK

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It's worth the time to read these insights from Bill Belichick on a variety of topics, linked here

BIG BIRD STORY

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Thanks to Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr for sharing this moving story about Big Bird, while putting sports in perspective, linked here

WITHOUT A HOME

The above "SC Featured" video recently aired on ESPN, called "Without a Home."  It is an interesting glimpse into homelessness in America, thanks to two players from the St. Louis Rams.