Character & Success

Championship teams have many positive attributes. And at this point in the college baseball season, there are eight teams that have dominated week after week. All eight teams have less than 10 losses on the year. The national media has proclaimed LSU and UNC as the heavy favorites (proof in this article), but rest assured, all eight are hoping to board that plane to Omaha, Nebraska in June.

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In a previous blog post, I mentioned that only through the process of climbing the mountain and winning the final game - a national championship - can one truly know he secrets (if you will). However, there are two paths that must be taken to expose the truth (to the secrets). The first path is the climb to the top . . . 

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The proof is easy to see – as stated before – it’s the ring (do you know how to wear IT - watch this video) that proves an athlete or coach has climbed to the top of the mountain. And only through the process of climbing, can one be exposed to the secrets of athletic development, the secrets of player development, the secrets in becoming the 3 dimensional athlete. 

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Without confidence, an athlete's freedom is masked by repetitive failure. An athlete that is properly influenced builds confidence through beliefs and preparation. This confidence empowers them and creates freedom. And with freedom, players can perform beyond levels of expectations (check out this video - the story of Adam). Freedom enables an athlete to perform without fear. IT enables an athlete to play “in-the-zone” and experience being in the moment.

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To win a National Championship a team (watch this video about the essence of TEAM) needs several things to happen. It starts with players who posses two fundamental qualities: great talent and great commitment. Then a dream needs to be transformed into a clear vision. Each and every player must buy into the vision and the plan that is created by the vision must be obtainable by the players and equivalent to their talent. Then you need a great amount of LUCK. This is just an overview, as there are many steps in between the start and the finish. In summary, it's very hard to win a National Championship and usually it's the perfect storm that delivers IT.

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All of us coaches have experienced extreme highs and extreme lows. That’s what separates coaches from other so-called experts. Perspective and truth is everything! Over my coaching career and specifically during my recruiting days, I experienced both the process, and the effects, of winning and losing at the highest level. I also witnessed the consequences that both have on the student-athletes.

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The title signifies a question I recently received when I performed a case study on this special promotion. A great number of responses came back positive and with overwhelming support. And they were the reasons why, we moved forward with this very exciting promotion . . . And so . . . if you are an athlete or coach who aspires to reach the next level - we help you create the plan (if you don't . . . then . . . watch this) in achieving FREEDOM during competition - ALL 4 FREE!

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After calling the final pitch, resulting in a strikeout and a grand celebration of the 2009 College World Series title, I enjoyed that brief moment at the pinnacle. After a return trip back to Baton Rouge with the team and my family, and less than 12 hours after we landed, I was on another airplane to scout the next great player – the true sacrifice a coach must make for the program: the loss of family time. Through it all I am . . .

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Our Online Leadership Institute teaches skills that create both immediate and long-term benefits. And now, we provide the solution to solving the need for a college degree. We have created a platform for awarding college scholarships to worthy and needy student-athletes. Click Here to see Video

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Leaving your future to chance is foolish. Believing that getting better never stops is #TRUTH. And therefore, The reason WHY is profoundly simple. (Click Here to see Video) Most people never accomplish what lies within their potential, because they don’t know where to start, they don’t believe they have the time, and they don’t know whether or not it’s worth it. 

We eliminate all 3 of these concerns!

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As soon as you officially join our Online Leadership Institute, through our 5-minute signup process, and choose your membership level, you immediately start receiving your benefits. The greatest aspect of our platform is we come to you! Not only does this make our platform unique and special, but it makes the OLI the #1 leadership development platform for athletes age 16-22 and all coaches.CLICK HERE to see Video

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During the month of February, I will post several different blogs that highlight the specific details of our Online Leadership Institute. Each post will have links to specific videos that showcase the information. We will use these posts to help broadcast the message. Help us #PayItForward because #GettingBetterNeverStops and that's the #Truth.

Please forward, SHARE, and LIKE on your social networks. 

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Actually he’s not the sole reason, but the life Lance lived for the last 20 years explains the WHY of our Online Leadership Institute(OLI - Video Series Click Here). We transform lives with a specific focus on developing leadership skills and habits through a focus on mental skill awareness – non-physical player development. We present the “essential key” in unlocking the door to build the COMPLETE athlete. We prepare athletes to dominate the MOMENT during competition - proved in our FREE ADReport.

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Today makes the official launch date of our Institute. The process of building the platform and finalizing the web construction is finished. Our website, www.onlineleadershipinstitute.com will be our members only hosting website. Designed for ALL athletes age 16-22 and coaches of ALL levels, our Online Leadership Institute is a proactive platform of leadership developing with a focus on mental skill awareness. We provide the most effective and efficient athletic development plan for athletes and coaches through a focus on the non-physical process to achieving championship moments. 

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Legit article on Terry Francona and his situation last year with the Red Sox. Sometimes its "too late". The business of sports - ugly and real! It will always reveal the "true colors" of one's character.

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The evolution of one’s talent, which happens automatically, is a very natural process for all individuals. This automatic evolution will usually place an individual in the middle of the curve (status of average) and most often be commensurate with their God-given ability. However, the difference between being a champion and remaining with this status of average, lies in the choices that an individual makes and the levels of influence they receive, both positively and negatively, in enhancing the evolution process.

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There was an ESPN special on Coach K and the Duke program a couple of night back showing an inside look into a practice session and how it was run. During the session Coach K made a very interesting comment on how he communicates with his players.

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Is he the greatest coach ever? Is he the greatest leader in sports today? From an outsider, Coach K stands for class, dignity and grace. Rewind 30 years and think about what could have been.

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Too much is unknown at this current date. And due to legal issues, too many facts are left out and not discussed. Only time will bring out more details. But for now, we know one very real fact:  A LEGACY has been destroyed.

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The refreshing part of the SportsCenter clips was how both parties addressed that the departure of the Red Sox’s manager position was decided by Francona himself. Through his words, Francona showed class, professionalism, and most important the humbleness of a successful man. Epstein showed just as much class to honor the approach of the departure.

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