Allistair McCaw
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Empowering Leaders & Team Cultures / Developing Champion Mindsets🏅Consultant /KeyNote Speaker🗣️ Author of 7 Best Selling Books info @allistairmccaw .com
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10 ways to increase your value in a team:
1. Arrive early
2. Come prepared
3. Be a great communicator
4. Encourage others
5. Display a high work ethic
6. Be a problem solver
7. Show compassion
8. Bring a good energy
9. Be supportive
10. Do more than what’s asked
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This is so heartwarming ❤️ Parents, teach your kid to have the character and compassion of the kid in blue 💙
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Nadia Nadim fled Afghanistan at 11 after her father was killed by the Taliban. She relocated to Denmark and has represented them 99 times in soccer. She’s played for PSG & Man City. She speaks 11 languages and is now a qualified doctor. You are such an inspiration, Nadia!👏
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A great example to all young athletes out there, regardless of what sport you play. If multiple Grand Slam Champion
@RafaelNadal
can clean his own court after him, then you can clean your training area up afterwards too. It’s called humility & respect.
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Parents: If 2 of the worlds best soccer players, Messi & Suarez, can sit back, not interfere & let their kids be coached, they you can too!
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Anyone notice what happened in “The Last Dance” documentary when MJ was cut from the varsity team in 10th grade? His mom told him to work harder. Notice that she didn’t call the coach, athletic director or superintendent to complain.
#LastDance
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This is Nadia Nadim, born in Afghanistan. Her father was murdered when she was 11yrs old and fled to Denmark on the back of a truck. Nadia has scored almost 200 goals for the Danish national team. She's completed her medical school & speaks 9 languages. NADIA IS A ROLE MODEL 🙌🏼
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It’s what goes on behind the scenes that no one sees. That is where the success happens.
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A lesson to the failed super league breakaway ‘big 6’ club executives and owners on how you run a club. THIS IS CULTURE! Congrats
@LCFC
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In great cultures, you are never too important to pick up the trash. Cheslin Kolbe, one of the worlds leading rugby players is seen here doing his bit after a game.
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70% of kids quit sports before the age of 14! Why? Because in most cases kids don’t quit because they dislike sports, they quit because they dislike the judgement and pressure applied on them from coaches & parents. it’s no longer fun. Remember it’s about them them, not us!
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Athletes; enjoy every single moment while you still can. One day you won’t have the locker room banter, ride in the team bus or share meals with the squad. One day it will all be over & you won’t get to do it again. Cherish every single moment and be grateful for the opportunity.
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Culture doesnt change when a coach tells a player hes wrong; It changes when players tell other players "No,thats not how we do things here"
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Athletes; enjoy every single moment while you still can. One day you won’t have the locker room banter, ride in the team bus or share meals with the squad. One day it will all be over & you won’t get to do it again. Stay appreciative and be grateful for the opportunity.
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Being a coach or teacher isn’t easy. You work longer hours than you get paid for. You get judged & criticized by people who aren’t even qualified or in the know. You at times get blamed for poor results, but still keep optimistic & excited about what you do—RESPECT!
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It costs $0 to say “hello” to someone
It costs $0 to hold a door for someone
It costs $0 to appreciate someone
It costs $0 to say “please”
It costs $0 to say “thank you”
It costs $0 to be kind & respectful
It costs $0 to be positive
It costs $0 to be a good person!
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A great reminder for leaders and coaches… “Think like a farmer”
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They (
@lfc
) may not be having the best season, but observe the energy and the chemistry between the players coming off and going on. No egos and no negative attitudes or energy. This is what a strong team
#culture
looks like
@thisisanfield
This is why Jurgen Klopp is invaluable.
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7 Things about
@LFC
Jurgen Klopp’s Leadership:
1)People & relationships come first
2)Respects history & culture of club
3)Praises & lifts others up
4)Not afraid to show emotions
5)Trust is biggest factor
6)Displays Vulnerability
7)Has humility— the ‘normal’ one
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I’ve seen athletes go from not being a starter to starting because they:
✔️Arrived at practice early
✔️Brought a better energy & attitude
✔️Didn’t complain
✔️Supported teammates
✔️Worked hard
✔️Showed gratitude
✔️Were coachable
ALL CONTROLLABLES that require ZERO talent 💯
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Excellent advice from
@rogerfederer
on the importance of not specializing too early and the benefits of playing other sports in your teens. 👏👏👏
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10 Things Coaches love in a player:
1. Manners
2. Honesty
3. Respect
4. Character
5. High work ethic
6. Fighting spirit
7. Accountability
8. Coachable
9. Humble
10.Positive body language
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10 things that get you further in LIFE:
1. Saying "Hello" first
2. Saying "Thank you"
3. Having manners
4. Listening to understand
5. Helping others
6. Being grateful
7. Having patience
8. Complimenting others
9. Being kind & thoughtful
10. Being respectful
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“You’re not born mentally tough, you choose to be.”
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I’ve seen athletes go from NOT being a starter to starting because they:
✔️Arrived at practice early
✔️Brought a great attitude
✔️Didn’t complain
✔️Supported teammates
✔️Worked hard
✔️Showed gratitude
✔️Were coachable
ALL CONTROLLABLES that require ZERO talent 💯
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10 Things Coaches love in a player:
1. Manners
2. Honesty
3. Respect
4. Character
5. High work ethic
6. Fighting spirit
7. Accountability
8. Coachable
9. Humble
10. Positive body language
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This is a powerful reminder, that kids will mirror what they see. Let’s be a great example! 🤜🤛
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Gareth Southgate - showing the traits of a great coach. Regardless of
@England
’s result here
#WorldCup18
-Humble
-Professional (dress & behavior)
-Manners
-Speaks well
-A leader, not a boss
-Empathetic
-Respectful
-Grounded
-Listens
-Not interested in the limelight
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Sports Parents; your kid might be athletically skilled or even be the star of the team, but if he/she doesn’t have respect, manners or the ability to be coached and accountable, they lack the most important skills for a successful life.
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10 things that get you further in LIFE:
1. Saying "Hello" first
2. Saying "Thank you"
3. Having manners
4. Listening to understand
5. Helping others
6. Being grateful
7. Having patience
8. Complimenting others
9. Being kind & thoughtful
10. Being respectful
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Athletes; enjoy every single moment while you still can. One day you won’t have the locker room banter, ride in the team bus or share meals with the squad. One day it will all be over & you won’t get to do it again. Cherish every single moment and be grateful for the opportunity.
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Parents, if there was just one bit of advice I’d only to able to give when choosing a club, academy, college etc. for your kid, it would be this: Choose CULTURE over everything. Find people who put life skills & character over results & ego. Nothing can be more important!
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- Reading 20 pages per day is 30 books per year.
- Saving $10 per day is $3650 per year.
- Running 1 mile per day is 365 miles per year.
- Listening to a 1hr podcast per day will give you 365 more hours of knowledge per year.
Don’t underestimate the power of small habits.
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FEEDBACK - Uncoachable v Coachable players:
Uncoachable players:
-Take it personally.
-Feel they’re being picked on.
-Become defensive.
Coachable players:
-Open to it.
-Want to be coached.
-See it as opportunity to get better.
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10 Biggest Team Chemistry Killers:
1. Gossip
2. Selfishness
3. Ego
4. Poor communication
5. Laziness
6. Entitlement
7. Excuses
8. Low Energy
9. Poor body language
10.Blaming others
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11 Things Coaches love in a player:
1. Manners
2. Honesty
3. Respect
4. Character
5. High work ethic
6. Fighting spirit
7. Accountability
8. Coachable
9. Humble
10. Hungry
11. Positive body language
#ChampionMinded
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The GREATEST difference I've noticed in my 25+yrs of coaching, when it comes to the difference between good & great, isn't found in their skill level, but rather in their ability to stay positive under pressure, control their emotions, and believe in themselves no matter what. 💯
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10 things that get you further in LIFE:
1. Saying "Hello" first
2. Saying "Thank you"
3. Appreciating others more
4. Listening to understand
5. Smiling more
6. Being grateful
7. Doing the extra work
8. Complimenting others
9. Being mindful
10. Being respectful
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10 Things Coaches love in a player:
1. Manners
2. Honesty
3. Respect
4. Character
5. High work ethic
6. Fighting spirit
7. Accountability
8. Coachable
9. Humble
10.Positive body language
#ChampionMinded
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I’ve seen athletes go from not being a starter to starting because he/she:
✔️Arrived at practice early
✔️Brought a better energy & attitude
✔️Didn’t complain
✔️Supported teammates
✔️Played hard
✔️Showed gratitude
✔️Was the last to leave
Athletes, it’s not all about game skills!
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“If I had to choose between someone who had great talent but was short on grit and desire, and another player who was good but had great determination and drive, I would always choose the latter.” - Sir Alex Ferguson
#Grit
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Athletes; here are 9 ways to make an impression on your teammates & coach this week:
Be grateful✔️
Don’t gossip✔️
Be Coachable✔️
Don’t complain✔️
Come prepared✔️
Encourage others✔️
Arrive before time✔️
Bring a great attitude✔️
Aim to work your hardest✔️
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11 Things To Quit if you want to get ahead:
1.Procrastination
2.Doubting yourself
3.Comparing yourself to others
4.Negative self-talk
5.Worrying what others think
6.Fear of failure
7.Criticizing yourself
8.People pleasing
9.Making excuses
10.Negative people
11.Unhelpful habits
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All great athletes have routines & rituals. Notice
#Ronaldo
’s 🇵🇹before a penalty or free kick- (1) placement of ball (2) number of steps back (3) 3xdeep breaths (4) closes eyes to visualize (5) strikes ball. The professionals are about the details!
#championMinded
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SUCCESSFUL people:
✅Wake up early
✅Visualize their goals
✅Find Solutions
✅Live Healthy
✅Read daily
✅Stay away from negativity
✅Build relationships
✅Smile more
✅Have humility
✅Work hard
✅Have purpose
✅Exercise
✅Give back
✅Stay grateful
✅Are Champion Minded
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5 things that require ZERO effort or talent, but guarantee much SUCCESS in life:
1. Being the first to say “hello”
2. Saying “thanks” & “please”
3. Bringing a good energy & attitude
4. Thinking of others first
5. Treating others as you’d like to be treated
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The EGO coach vs the LEARNING coach:
Ego coach:
- knows it all
- doesn’t need outside help or advice
- my way or highway
- wants recognition
Learning coach:
- open to learn from everyone
- brings in outside help & advice
- listens to others
- builds relationships
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7 High performance HABITS for athletes that deliver high performance results:
1. Prepare ahead of time
2. Arrive early
3. Hydrate all day
4. Snack often
5. Take a nap
6. Turn your phone off
7. Keep a positive mindset
All of the above require ZERO talent or skill.
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High performers do the extra work. By doing an extra few minutes a day adds up to massive gains in a year!
15 minutes a day = 91.25 hours a year
30 minutes a day = 182.5 hours a year
45 minutes a day = 273.75 hours a year
60 minutes a day = 365 hours a year
Champions Do More.
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The best in their fields share these 3 common traits:
1. They work harder.
2. They don't make excuses.
3. They're always learning.
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Parents; if there was just one thing you could pass on to your kids in life, let it be ACCOUNTABILITY. The traits of being respectful, responsible, mannered, hard working and resilient. Have them take OWNERSHIP. Traits that cost ZERO, but get you much further in life.
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If you keep putting in the work..
If you keep making the effort..
If you keep showing up..
If you keep working hard..
If you keep a great attitude..
If you keep doing the extra..
If you keep the belief..
Your time will come. Be patient.
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EGO parent vs LEARNING parent:
EGO parent:
- wants to be co-coach
- lives through kids sport
- takes credit for kids success
- makes excuses for kids losses
LEARNING parent:
- supports & encourages
- doesn’t try be the coach
- develops growth mindset
- enjoyment is main goal
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11 Things Coaches ❤️ in a player:
1. Manners
2. Honesty
3. Respect
4. Character
5. High work ethic
6. Fighting spirit
7. Accountability
8. Coachable
9. Humble
10. Hungry
11. Positive body language
#ChampionMinded
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Culture doesnt change when a coach tells a player he or she is wrong.
Culture changes when players can tell their teammates, "No, that’s not how we do things around here."
In great teams, it’s the players who take charge of the culture.
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It costs $0 to say “hello” to someone
It costs $0 to hold a door for someone
It costs $0 to lend a helping hand
It costs $0 to be kind
It costs $0 to be positive
It costs $0 to say please
It costs $0 to tell someone you appreciate them
It costs $0 to be a GOOD PERSON!
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Contrary to belief, coaches DO have their favorites. They are players who:
- arrive early
- come prepared
- bring a great energy
- listen and want to learn
- encourage their teammates
- don’t complain
- do the extra work
- stay grateful
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FEEDBACK: The difference between the Uncoachable vs Coachable
Uncoachable players:
Take it personally
Feel they’re being picked on
Become defensive
Coachable players:
Are open to it
want to be coached
See it as an opportunity to get better
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Parents; stepping in every time to ‘help’ or ‘defend’ your kid, only robs them of the opportunity to build grit, courage & accountability. Their odds of success later in life increase when you step back and allow them to deal with some of life’s hard knocks & challenges.
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Difference between Coachable & Uncoachable Players when it comes to FEEDBACK:
Uncoachable:
- Take it personally
- Are closed-minded
- Become defensive
- Let ego get in the way
Coachable:
- Are open to it
- Want to learn
- Ask for advice
- See it as opportunity to improve
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KOBE BRYANT’S 10 RULES:
1. Get better every single day
2. Prove them wrong
3. Work on your weaknesses
4. Execute what you practiced
5. Learn from greatness
6. Learn from wins and losses
7. Practice mindfulness
8. Be ambitious
9. Believe in your team
10. Learn storytelling
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Today’s Coach:
- connected to his/her players
- empathetic
- culture driven
- not afraid to show vulnerability
- caring and compassionate
- put person before the player
- don’t take all the credit
- keep open minded
#7KeysToBeingAgreatCoach
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10 TEAM CULTURE KILLERS :
1. Gossip
2. Selfishness
3. Ego
4. Blame
5. Laziness
6. Entitlement
7. Excuses
8. Low Energy
9. Poor body language
10.Tardiness
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In my experience, the most coachable & teachable athletes always came from homes where solid values were instilled & where discipline & respect was high. I could always tell what I was getting just by seeing how the kid spoke to his or her parents. All starts in the home!
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Hard work is choice.
Attitude is a choice.
Discipline is a choice.
Doing extra is a choice.
Excellence is a choice.
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SWEEP THE SHEDS: This was Japan’s dressing room after heart breaking injury-time defeat by Belgium
@FIFAWorldCup
last night. They left it spotless... and even a note saying ‘thank you’ in Russian. Photo credit: GroundGuruSports
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10🔑Things Every Coach Looks For In A Player:
1. The Right Attitude
2. High Work Ethic
3. Respect for others
4. Must be a Team player
5. They are Grateful
6. Willing to play any role
7. Coachable
8. Punctuality with time
9. Energy
10. Hunger to succeed
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Sports, corporate, entertainment, education— whatever your field of expertise— this quote from
@BillieJeanKing
applies to all of us.
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The 5
#leadership
principles of
@SpursOfficial
head coach, Ange Postecoglou:
1. Players take ownership
2. Changing rooms are your home
3. Collaboration
4. Set the example
5. Our culture comes down to our behaviors
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SUCCESSFUL people:
✅Wake up early
✅Visualize their goals
✅Find Solutions
✅Live Healthy
✅Read daily
✅Stay away from negativity
✅Build relationships
✅Smile more
✅Have humility
✅Work hard
✅Have purpose
✅Exercise
✅Give back
✅Stay grateful
✅Are Champion Minded
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Think about it...
-Running 1 mile per day adds up to 365 miles a year
-Reading 20 pages per day is 30 books a year
-Saving $10 per day adds up to $3650 a year
-Getting 1% better per day adds up to a 37% improvement in a year
Never underestimate the power of small daily habits.
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Athletes; the way you PRACTICE reflects the way you COMPETE. If you aren’t working on things like good body language, hustle and mindset in practice, then how can you expect to have it competition and under pressure? Understand that this is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY, not your coach.
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Mikel Arteta’s 7 point blueprint to success:
1. Set the Culture✔️
2. Establish an identity✔️
3. Clarity in standards and
expectations✔️
4. Recruit right people (discard
wrong ones)✔️
5. Build chemistry✔️
6. Develop players✔️
7. Trust and believe in the process✔️
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Parents; stepping in every time to ‘help’ or ‘defend’ your kid, only robs them of the opportunity to build grit, courage and accountability. Their odds of success later in life are increased when you step back and allow them to deal with some of life’s hard knocks & challenges.
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5 Rules Of SUCCESS:
1. Believe in yourself always
2. Don’t worry what others think, you’ll be criticized anyway
3. Work harder than anyone you know
4. When struggling or in doubt, remember the reason why you started
5. Don’t be afraid of failure. It’s your best teacher
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10 things that will get you further in life:
1. Saying "Hello" first
2. Saying "Thank you" more
3. Having manners
4. Listening well
5. Helping others
6. Being grateful
7. Having patience
8. Complimenting others
9. Being kind & thoughtful
10. Being respectful
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