DOC RIVERS ON TEAM AND ROLES

Watch the video clip from Coaching U Live 2011 for some great insights into team and roles, from Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers.

CURSING

Interesting article about cursing linked here

TRUE TEAMMATES

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There have been so many great stories from this year's Olympic games in London, that it would be impossible to mention every single one of them, but a very cool story involves US women's sand volleyball players Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings.  They were a dominant force, taking home the gold medal in their last competition together as teammates.  Their bond extends beyond the court, because they are close friends, which has made them even stronger as teammates and as a unit.  To read more about these best friends and true teammates, two articles are linked here and here

QUOTES FROM ELITE 11

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Great show on ESPN last night called "Elite 11:  The Finals", which is a competition showcase of the top 25 high school quarterbacks in the country, competing to be named to the "Elite 11" of the camp.  The head coach of the camp is former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer, and several QB gurus and NFL coaches also help.  Anyway, here are some good quotes from the show:

"It's the edge of uncomfortableness where learning begins."  --Trent Dilfer

"Either you bring energy to the field, or you drain it."  --Trent Dilfer

"You CAN do anything you set your mind to."  --former Navy Seal

"You're going to get tired in any game that you play; the question is, what are you going to do when you're tired?"  --former Navy Seal

"At some point, you realize as great as this game is, it's not what defines you.  Life will be very, very empty if this game defines you."  --Trent Dilfer

Check out the final episode in the two part series on Tuesday, August 14, at 6 PM on ESPN.  We'll post another blog entry with more quotes from the show.

TRAITS OF THE 'GET IT DONE' PERSONALITY

FABULOUS article linked here about the qualities and traits of successful people who just seem to "get it done" in life.  Great stuff...take the time to read the article!

10 WAYS TO BE REMEMBERED 100 YEARS FROM NOW | ALL PRO DAD

10 Ways to be Remembered 100 Years From Now | All Pro Dad

BEING YOURSELF

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Well-said, Tony...

"I may copy strategy...but I don't believe in emulating another man's style or personality.  You have to be yourself.  So I'm not Billy Martin or Paul Richards.  I'm Tony La Russa."  (from Tony La Russa:  Man on a Mission by Rob Rains)