There should only be one voice, too many people begin to speak when the boat begins to rock. Athletes should always listen to the captain, instead of looking for the nearest life preserver, wanting to jump-ship when things don’t go their way. They should keep on working hard, stay the course, buy into the team concept, act like a human being outside of their sport, honor commitments, take care of the little things and most of all, respect authority. As the captain, stick to your plan, and never waver. The waters get rocky, the waves are high, but as a coach you must always keep two hands on the wheel and navigate the boat. You have to be committed enough to your philosophy to stick it out. The worst thing you can do is go against what you believe in. Everything in life can’t always be flowery. You have to be strong enough to take the attacks, to roll with the punches. Facing adversity and overcoming it is part of being a champion. Build your boat, and don’t let it get destroyed by the sharks. Get on the boat with good people. Load the boat up with people who possess enthusiasm and work ethic! Set your standards high. Throw the dead weight overboard. Look to save the ones who row the hardest. Plug up the holes. Make No Excuses, Just point out opportunities. Is your team all in the same boat?
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