Whistle 2 Whistle

Michael A. Brown M.Ed.

Description

Every athlete, parent, partner, student, teacher and coach will find something useful in the pages of this book. Whistle 2 Whistle provides effective, practical suggestions to maximize the benefits of competition and gain a competitive advantage from whistle to whistle and beyond.

Sujets

• EPS et coaching
• Coaching
• Recreation
• Xlibris
• Sports

Informations

• Publié par: Xlibris US
• Date de parution: 03 juin 2014
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781499015775
• Langue: English

Extrait

WHISTLE 2 WHISTLE
by:
Michael A. Brown M.Ed.

Copyright © 2014, 2020 by Michael A. Brown M.Ed.
 
Library of Congress Control Number:
2014908343
ISBN:
Hardcover
978-1-4990-1574-4

Softcover
978-1-4990-1573-7

eBook
978-1-4990-1577-5
 
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Rev. date: 04/01/2020
 
 
 
 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME
FIRST PHILOSOPHY
MAKING THE TEAM
TRAINING AND NUTRITION
PREGAME
COMPETITION
FAILURE AND SUCCESS
POSTGAME
THE STOCK MARKET
THE OFF SEASON
PERSPECTIVE
MORE THAN WORDS
THE 8-8-8 MODEL (BALANCED DAY)
POSTURED FOR SUCCESS
IDENTITY
PURPOSE
CALL TO ACTION
ABRAHAM LINCOLN DIDN’T QUIT
THE LIGHTHOUSE SPEAKS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
DEDICATION
This book arrives as a tribute to: the Hall brothers (especially Officer Dave), Rich Pine, Jim Taylor and Gary Chapp, Gary Inman, John Berube and Dave Guerreri, Ron Misch, Jack Runchey, Pat Milkovich, John Viol and Bob Byrd, Tim Rose and Terry Hoeppner, Chuck Zody, Dan Gable, John Fritz, John Smith, Tom Borrelli, Joe McFarland, Mike Clayton, Cael Sanderson, Steve Fraser and Brandon Slay… who have all significantly contributed to who I am as a person, athlete and coach.
To my greatest teachers and friends: my parents Joanne and Ken, brother Jeff, Dan Hickey, Suzanne Graves, Carol Milkovich, Jan Van Dam, Greg Clevenger, Carmen Garcia, Todd Drinkard, Curt Wright, Mark Wasvary, Jeff Barratt, Kevin Shtogrin, Clay Martin, Scott Phillipps and my Kappa Sig brothers, Scott Buffington, JC, Buddy, Jim Haskin and the ruggers of Atlanta Old White, Luis, Jason, Terrance, Jarard, Nato, Ronnie, Dennis, DJ, Chester, Funky, Jordy, Clark, Whyte-man, Vick (never forgotten) and the rest of the “guys,” Gregg, Richard, Jo & Steve, Len, Ronnie & Paul, Ron, Flip, Kathy, Mike, Ari, Traci and my FCS family, Andy, Clay and the Brown’s Bridge community, Joey G., Tony V., Charlie M., Paul J., Arthur & Noah, Corey, Quentin, and John, CT, Karen, Kasey, Kyle, and Kaden.
… a sincere thanks for the lessons, love and support.

“Horizons are expanded by those who live on the edge.”
~ Michael A. Brown ~
WELCOME
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.”
~ Jimmy Johnson
Welcome LAD … Welcome my LADy. My name is Mike and I am a coach, and for the next 100 pages I will be y our coach. Our time together is limited and extremely precious so let’s get started. I like the acronym LAD because it reminds me daily of what’s truly important: your L(ong-term) A(thlete) D(evelopment). I want you to be successful as a person and as an athlete, in everything you do. Whether your endeavors take you whistle to whistle, face off to buzzer, tip off to horn, hajime to matte , shi-jak to keuman , gun to finish, or Play ball! to the final out, I have written this book to help you gain a competitive advantage in sport and in life.
What’s better: Speed or Speed +1? Strength or Strength +1? Intelligence or Intelligence +1? Agility or Agility +1? Many people are good at what they do. This text is about how to be better, that little extra which changes the “ordinary” to “extraordinary.” What happens whistle to whistle is important. In fact, your performance whistle to whistle will be, more than likely, how strangers define you and how they will remember you. But there’s so much more to life than a quarter, period, goal, play or pass.
Every day presents an opportunity to better yourself and, with a healthy perspective, competition can be a valuable tool for personal growth and development. What has competition already taught you about yourself and about life? Let’s build on what you know and spend some time developing that little extra .
As your coach, my eyes are upon you, ever watching. My primary focus is on what happens from whistle to whistle … your alignment, stance and posture, first step, execution of your assignment and the impact of your play. During the game I must determine how well you are doing your job and if necessary, make adjustments. At the end of the game I grade your effort, note suggestions for improvement, and inevitably have to answer the question, “Are you the right person for the position at this time?” That’s my job.
Those elements are important. However, it’s also important to understand what led to your selection for the team in the first place. How is it that you came to earn your spot? Who were you before the game … and what did you do after each whistle? What value did you add to the team, both on and off the field?
As your coach, it’s important for us to get to know each other so, who are you and what are you made of?
Through triumph and tribulation, you will show me your spirit and how you think. I will structure experiences to test both, and then measure your performance against the others who would like to play your position. Each task you perform gives me a glimpse of who you are, what you believe, and what drives you. I must know if I can depend on you … if your teammates can depend on you. Do you represent yourself, your family and your team well? Can I count on you, through good times and bad, to do and say the right thing?
FIRST PHILOSOPHY
Finis origine pendet (The end depends upon the beginning.)
~ Manlius
A philosophy is a system of belief. One of the first historical works on philosophy originates from a series of questions posed by Aristotle in Ancient Greece. Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going? Why am I here? These questions challenge individuals to examine who they are, and the answers provide a starting point, a first philosophy, to understand how a person functions in his or her world. Further, the answers help define that individual’s path and provide a moral compass to aid in navigation.
I am your coach, and as your manager, boss, teacher, friend, confidant and surrogate parent, I will push you, test you, critically evaluate you and your performance, yell at you, pick you up, dust you off, and give you a foot in the rear when necessary. You need to understand who I am and the role I play in your world.
I’ve paid my dues arriving where I am today with a philosophy guiding my actions. My path and the sum of my experiences are unique to me. However, my journey shares many commonalities with those who have gone before me; my teammates, my teachers, my coaches, my bosses, all have contributed to make me who I am.
They asked these questions of me and in turn I ask, “Who are you? Where did you come from? Where are you going?” and the all-important question, “Why are you here?”
MAKING THE TEAM
“I see out there a gathering of the same. What makes you different from everyone else?”
~ Michael A. Brown
Let’s talk ABCs. When you try out, I am going to take a critical look at your A(gility), B(alance), C(oordination) and (Speed). I am also interested in your level of strength, flexibility and endurance.
On the field these skills are easy to see and measurable:
1. Agility
the ability to change the body’s position. Agility requires a combination of balance, coordination, speed, reflexes, and strength.
2. Balance
the ability to hold the body in a state of equilibrium; especially when unbalancing forces are present
3. Coordination
the ability to perform skills efficiently and accurately
4. Speed
the ability to move the body and its parts rapidly
5. Strength
the ability to produce force
6. Flexibility
the ability of the body to achieve a full range of motion
7. Endurance
the body’s ability to withstand fatigue
 
With a measuring tape, a few cones, a stopwatch and some resistance equipment, I can record, evaluate and compare you with the others trying out for the team. Further, I can evaluate your performance against athletes from across the State, throughout the nation or around the world. How do you measure up?
All of the above abilities contribute to performance and all can be developed through training. If your scores exceed those posted by your competition, there is a good possibility you will be chosen to make the squad. But what happens if your marks are identical or a little below the others competing for your job? How do we decide who gets the nod and who goes home? Let’s take another look at the skills list from a slightly different, more subjective perspective.
a. Agility