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Coaches' Rules for Life

On July 6, 2021 in notes • 1 minutes read

From “The Playbook – A coach’s rules for life”, curioslog.com

Doc Rivers (Basketball)

• Pressure is a privilege (what a way to shift our mindset – from stress to gratitude)
• finish the race
• you will not be a victim
• ubuntu – I am because we are
• champions keep moving ahead

Jill Ellis (Soccer)

• not just about how you become the best, but stay the best. mountaintops are small and air is thin
• hold fast , stay true. Believe in yourself
• risk is opportunity
• be true to yourself
• if you want to be heard, make a statement (references the equal pay protest)

Jose Mourinho (Soccer)

• understand your audience
• if you are prepared for the worst, you are prepared
• the underdog attack
• some rules are meant to be broken
• the train doesn’t stop twice
• don’t coach the player, coach the team. They already know how to play. Teach them how to play in that team (my favorite)

Patrick Mouratoglou (Tennis)

• your biggest weakness can be your greatest strength
• never be afraid to get fired
• mistakes are inevitable but don’t let them define you
• emotions are the worst adviser
• let them know they are not alone. (Amazing story about why players tank their games even at the highest levels)
• a good lie can become the truth (how a lie helped Serena Williams during the Wimbledon)
• everything depends on you

Dawn Staley (Basketball)

• bring your own ball
• growth takes place outside of the comfort zone
• create a home court advantage ( build a community of supporters/fans)
• when you make someone feel better, they want to help you succeed
• 24 hrs rule- move on from a win or loss in 24 hrs (I loved this – can sure be mantra for our lives too)
• what is delayed is not denied. It will happen.