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Geno on the character of players he recruits

PERSONAL GROWTH VIDEO

The first video in the series is a press conference with Geno Auriemma.  If you don’t know who Geno is, do a quick google search before hand!

For this assignment, we would simply like you to share what you learned from the video.   Please put some thought into his words and think about how they are applicable to you as a teammate, person, and player.  Your head coach will be able to access your answers.  


Some things to think about: Is there anything that hit home from what Geno said? Why is character important in sports? Why is body language important? Are you aware of your body language? What does being a good teammate look like?  How can you be a better teammate?

Enjoy the video! Think and reflect! #rushrollson

What Drives Winning

PERSONAL GROWTH VIDEO

This clip is taken from a series called “What Drives Winning”. It was created by Brett Ledbetter, a basketball coach himself who has worked with some of the top coaches in athletics to help drive character development in their teams.   In this segment, he discusses failure and specifically how Kobe Bryant viewed failure in his life and career.

Similar to last week, we would simply like you to share what you learned from the video in the google Response Form.   Some things to think about: Do you struggle coming back from setbacks? What are Kobe’s thoughts on failure? Do you learn everyday? Do you get caught up in the result? Are you able to see the importance of the process? What do you want your legacy to be?


Enjoy the video! Think and reflect! #rushrollson

The Bench Cam

PERSONAL GROWTH VIDEO

Today’s video is from Becky Burleigh, the head women’s soccer coach at the University of Florida. In this video, she discusses her use of a bench cam on the sideline of games.  Similar to last two weeks, we would simply like you to share what you learned from the video.  

Some things to think about? If you had a cam on your bench, would you be proud of what you see?  Do you realize the body language you are giving off? What can you learn from Liz’s actions? What message does it send to her teammates? What does being a good teammate look like?  

Enjoy the video! Think and reflect! #rushrollson

Interview with Bill Beswick

PERSONAL GROWTH VIDEO

Welcome to the Washington Rush Personal Growth Series!  Today’s video is from an interview with Bill Beswick.  Bill is a sports psychologist who has worked with some of the top teams in the English Premier League.  


In this video, Bill discusses an observation from a Manchester United training session.  If you don’t know who Roy Keane is- do a little research on the success he had at Manchester United while he was a captain.   Please fill out the google form with your thoughts from watching the video.


Some things to think about:  What does having mental discipline look like at training? What about during this stay at home time? What does he mean by the mind is the athlete, the body is just the means? How would changing your attitude change your training/results?  What is the choice you have everyday in regards to your training?


Enjoy the video.  Think and Reflect! #rushrollson 

TED Talk from Angela Lee Duckworth "Grit"

PERSONAL GROWTH VIDEO

Welcome to our Washington Rush Personal Growth Series!  Today’s video is a TED Talk from Angela Lee Duckworth.  In this video she explains her theory of “grit” as a predictor of success. 

Some things to think about:  What does grit look like in sports? What does having a growth mindset look like in sports? How can you be grittier in your development as a player? Person? 


Enjoy the video.  Think and Reflect! #rushrollson 

The Foundation Needed to Sustain Success

PERSONAL GROWTH VIDEO

Welcome back to the Washington Rush Personal Growth Series!  Today’s video is an excerpt from a speech from Josh Medcalf, the author of “Chop Wood, Carry Water”.  He discusses creating a foundation to sustain success by sharing about the way bamboo grows.

Some things to think about:  What does watering the seed look like in your soccer development? What is a growth mentality? Why is outcome based thinking short term thinking?  How does the bamboo example relate to your soccer development? 


Enjoy the video.  Think and Reflect! #rushrollson 

Michael Jordan: Importance of Practice

PERSONAL GROWTH VIDEO

Welcome to the Washington Rush Personal Growth Series!  Today’s video is from an interview with Michael Jordan. 


In this video, Jordan discusses his training mentality and how he felt it helped him in his successes.  Michael Jordan is arguably the greatest basketball player of all time and it was his mentality that set him apart.  Please fill out the google Response Form with your thoughts from watching the video.


Some things to think about:  What are your current practice habits? Is it different when you train on your own or with your team? How would changing your attitude change your training/results?  How prepared do you feel when the whistle blows and the game starts?  Are you confident or do you have fear?


Enjoy the video.  Think and Reflect! #rushrollson 

Difference Between Average & GREAT Teams

PERSONAL GROWTH VIDEO

Welcome to the Washington Rush Personal Growth Series.  Today’s video is a speech by Jon Gordon to the Cleveland Browns football team.  Jon Gordon is the best selling author of “Energy Bus”  He works with several professional sports teams including the LA Dodgers, Miami Heat and the Cleveland Browns.  In this video, Jon discusses the difference between average and great teams.  Similar to last week, we would simply like you to share what you learned from the video. 


Some things to think about as you watch the video: How can you as a teammate help connect your team? How can we use this time off the field to build connections within your team? When you hit adversity in the game, do you run away or towards your teammates?  When adversity hits, do you fight for your teammates or against them?


Enjoy the video. Think and reflect! #rushrollson

Facing Adversity

PERSONAL GROWTH VIDEO

Welcome to the Washington Rush Personal Growth Series.  Today’s video is a speech by Inky Johnson.  Inky is a former football player whose career was cut short after he suffered a life threatening injury in a game.  He is now an author and inspirational speaker who has spoken to several big companies including Dominoes, At&T, Wells Fargo and many more. In this speech he talks about perspective and controlling the controllables.


Some things to think about as you watch the video: What are those things you can control in life? In your training? What about during games? In this time we are stuck at home, how does this video apply to your life?  

Enjoy the video. Think and reflect! #rushrollson

Intensity vs Consistency

PERSONAL GROWTH VIDEO

Welcome to the Washington Rush Personal Growth Series. Today’s video is a narrated sketch by Simon Sinek.  Simon is an award winning author and motivational speaker.  In this video he speaks about the difference between intensity and consistency.


Some things to think about as you watch the video: What does having consistency look like in your individual player development? Why is it important to have a long term (consistent) mindset when it comes to training? Think about the best players you know- What did their effort look like on a daily basis?


Enjoy the video.  Think and reflect.  #rushrollson

The Vision of a Champion

PERSONAL GROWTH VIDEO

Welcome to the Washington Rush Personal Growth Series. Today’s video is a speech by Anson Dorrance, the head women’s soccer coach at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. If you don’t know anything about Anson, google him- 22  National Championships!  In this video he speaks about a moment when he was driving to work and saw one of the greatest women’s soccer players ever training on her own. 


Some things to think about as you watch the video: Are you willing to put in the extra work when no one is watching? If someone were to watch you train on your own, would you be proud of what they see?  What are your actions when no one is watching?  


Enjoy the video.  Think and reflect.  #rushrollson

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