E + R = O

An Event + Your Response = An Outcome

You don’t control what happens to you or around you. (event)

you don’t control the result or the future. (outcome)

But you always have control of choosing your attitude and your approach in every situation. (response)

Things that you cannot control:

• What other people think about you

• The scoreboard and the statsheet

• Referees and opponents

• The past and the future

Things that you can control: Your EARTH

• Effort

• Attitude

• Response

• Thoughts

• Habits

Your success depends on how you choose to respond to the events.

If you want a better Outcome, then choose a better Response.

Commitment means that you agree to dedicate your time and effort to the process.

It means you are willing to take action, do whatever is necessary, and give up anything that doesn’t help you become the best version of yourself.

Commitment requires a belief in yourself and in your ability to achieve your goals.

All athletes will be given equal opportunity to develop their skills during practices, and execute them during games. 

Athletes get to choose how much effort they give. Those who choose to give maximum effort will be rewarded, regardless of their skill level. 

Athletes are expected to be faster, stronger, and smarter every drill; every shift; every day.

All team members are involved in decision-making. All team members are encouraged to share ideas that promote development. An idea wins if it improves the team, no matter who suggests it.

With a growth mindset you can control the controllables and make decisions that keep you focused on becoming the best version of yourself.

A Fixed Mindset is the belief that skills, intellect, and talent are set and cannot be changed or learned. 

A Growth Mindset is the belief that skills, intellect, and talent can be developed through practice and perseverance.

Examples:

Fixed Mindset: I’m either good at it or I’m not.
Growth Mindset: I can learn to do anything I choose.

Fixed Mindset: I only stick to what I know.
Growth Mindset: I don’t mind trying new things.

Fixed Mindset: If I don’t try, then I won’t fail.
Growth Mindset: I only fail when I stop trying.

Fixed Mindset: When I’m frustrated, I give up.
Growth Mindset: When I’m frustrated, I keep going.

Fixed Mindset: I’m jealous of other people’s success.
Growth Mindset: I am inspired by other people’s success.

Fixed Mindset: Feedback and criticism make me defensive.
Growth Mindset: Feedback and criticism help me grow as a person.

When you show up to compete every day, the winning takes care of itself.

Showing up to win:

• Focused on outcomes;

• Focused on uncontrollables (officials, weather, opponents);

• Tight, tentative, and tense;

• Lacking confidence because so many things are out of control.

Showing up to compete:

• Focused on the process and all the little things it takes to get better;

• In control of the controllables and responding appropriately to everything as it happens;

• Calm and relaxed;

• Playing with increased confidence.

Always show up to compete. Always focus on the team’s compete level.