The deep and meaningful conversations that go on in my gym are LEGENDARY!
The Quote of the day:
"The thing about money, you can exchange it for some really cool shit". ~ Mark Tuthill
I mean...think about that. So simple and so eloquently stated.
I had an observation that needs to be shared with less experienced coaches. "NEVER steal a person's Thunder" or also known, their CONFIDENCE!
You have the opportunity to make or break a person by the words you use, and the actions you implement.
I am TOUGH on people. I'm a jerk at times when it comes to questions and answers (I like people to think for themselves and THEN straighten out answers to simplify.) But I will NEVER slice a person to ribbons and leave them feeling inferior.
When I hear "oh...that kid or person will NEVER make it" I go internally crazy. Yes, it is the 1% that make it to the Professional level of sport. But who the fuck are you to determine if that person is the 1% or not?
A person with aspirations of Pro Sport will walk by me, and I'll grab that kid by the calf or thigh and bark..."THAT is the leg of a Pro fullback if I ever felt one". (From KIDS TO ADULT)
What did I do? I believe in people before THEY do! I know the probability is very low, but WHAT IF?
That is NOT for us to determine.
BUT...lose a person's confidence, and you have scarred that person for much more than YOUR opinion.
Encourage and Empower! You'll turn out not only a better athlete, but a better person!
Today:
10" Box Squat with Buffalo bar:
Add 20 more pounds over last week.
Work up doing 10 reps
Once at weight...do 5 sets of 10.
We were at 100 reps
GHR: 2x10