Lanny T Rich

GRIT = The Secret Sauce of Winners. Talent only takes you so far. What truly separates winners from the rest is GRIT. GRIT = The relentless pursuit of your goals, despite challenges, setbacks, and failures. GRIT allows you to keep pushing forward when the odds are stacked against you, when you are tired, or when you don’t see the results you want. Those with GRIT know that success isn’t about instant gratification. It’s about showing up consistently and doing the hard work. It’s about finding the strength to keep going when others would quit. In sports, GRIT is often the difference between victory and defeat. Teams and athletes with GRIT dig deep in the final minutes of a game, stay focused under pressure, and bounce back after losses. GRIT doesn’t just help you win - it shapes who you become. Be GRITTY.

Success begins with Commitment. Committed Players… - Practice with a purpose - Listen with their eyes - Are energy givers - Accept coaching - Show up early - Give 100% - Stay late Are you Committed?

Here is our NEW Alabama7AFootball.com 7A Football Poll for games going into Week #7. 1 Central-Phenix City 2 Thompson 3 Vestavia Hills 4 Auburn 5 Enterprise 6 Mary Montgomery 7 Hewitt-Trussville 8 Dothan 9 Baker 10 James Clemens

Nick Saban is the GOAT. Why? Here are 10 reasons that shed some light💡. 1: “Mediocre people hate high achievers, and high achievers hate mediocre people.” A big key to success is in surrounding yourself with like-minded people. Who you hang with matters. If you want to be great, find greatness in others. Push each other. Develop each other. 2: “We’re not going to talk about what we’re going to accomplish. We’re going to talk about how we’re going to do it.” The process is the prize. Coach Saban’s teams are always focused on their habits and the day-to-day process. 3: “I think everybody should take the attitude that we’re working to be a champion, that we want to be a champion in everything that we do. Every choice, every decision, everything that we do every day, we want to be a champion.” Winners do things differently than others. 4: “The more one emphasizes winning, the less he or she is able to concentrate on what actually causes success.” Coach Saban does not allow his teams to think about the trophy or the win. There is an intense focus on elite habits, the process, and developing winning mindsets. 5: “Some of the great leaders in history were not adored but respected. My advice to leaders: Stop trying to please everyone and do what you believe is best.” Leaders earn respect. They do not worry about being liked, it causes problems. Do what is right. Do your best. 6: “One thing about championship teams is that they’re resilient. No matter what is thrown at them, no matter how deep the hole, they find a way to bounce back and overcome adversity.” Every team faces adversity. Championship teams are unique. Their response is different. 7: “There is no continuum for success. Focus on the progress, not the results.” Relentless consistency in great daily habits is what separates great teams. Coach Saban focuses on habits. Trust the Process. 8: “I don’t care what you did yesterday. If you’re happy with that, you have bigger problems.” You can never live in the past and be an elite athlete or team. Elite competitors are able to have a short memory when they win and a short memory when they lose. 9: “There are three things we can’t have: We can’t have complacency. We can’t have selfishness, and we can’t lose our accountability.” It is all about the team. It’s all about being present. It’s all about holding your teammates accountable to the essential standards. 10: “Discipline is not punishment. Discipline is changing someone’s behavior.” Discipline yourself some others won’t have to. Coach Saban’s teams always have great discipline. They don’t beat themselves. I have created many resources to help coaches build their Team Culture and develop their Team Leaders. Check my profile for more details. _____ Follow me @gregberge for Actionable Ideas on Coaching, Leadership, Culture, and Teams. Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter, Great Team Better Leaders 123. Subscribe in my profile.

What are the Fastest ways to Kill a Team Culture? ▪️Be late ▪️Complain ▪️Feel entitled ▪️Point fingers ▪️Use ME, not WE ▪️Don’t finish reps ▪️Take all the credit ▪️Blame your teammates Don’t let these sabotage your team.

Thank you @CoachWoodley_MT for the game day invite! I look forward to coming up next week to meet everyone. @MTFB_Recruiting @CoachRoyston_MT @JCFB_Recruiting @UnLockYourGame @AL7AFootball

ALWAYS be working on your craft 😤🤣

Excited to announce that I have committed to play baseball at Snead State CC! #goparsons 💙💛

Committed!! @MizzouFootball @CoachDrinkwitz @coach_peoples @RyanTrichel @MaureyBland6 @JCJetsFootball @JCFB_Recruiting @Coach_ABurke @CoachMcgehee @AL7AFootball

WINNERS do things different than most. When Chaos & Adversity strike during a game. What do you do? Do you REACT? OR Do you RESPOND? Winners are focused on the RESPONSE. The have a NEXT PLAY mindset. This is a Powerful LIFE SKILL.

Old coaches at 7 on 7’s…

After TALENT, what do Next-Level Coaches look for? 👀

Check out Jaylon Ruffin's Junior Season on @Hudl hudl.com/video/3/11713150/63… #hudl @JCJetsFootball @JCFB_Recruiting @HallTechSports1 @AL7AFootball @Recruits_AL @RocketCityPreps @TopPreps

SQUAT MAX DAY!!! You know how we do. #squatdepthcertified ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️

What do Coaches Want in a Player? 👇

The Best Players do “Boring” Better They… ▪️Show up early ▪️Focus on fundamentals ▪️Do extra reps ▪️Give attention to detail   ▪️Stay late These are the things that separate good from great. Trust the Process. Do Boring Better. #BeBoring #LeadershipMatters