Coaching Language That Sticks
Some of these repeat between lists on purpose. Repetition is the entire mechanism — a player should be able to finish your sentence.
Madeisms
Yes, coach.
Get in shape!
Get dirty MADE!
Energy always plays.
What happens to the pain?
Shake it to break it.
If I can reach it, I'm smashing it.
Who strikes out?
Tie your shoes, wear a belt, and tuck your shirt in!
If you're early, you're on time.
Learn to have thick skin.
Do your push-ups.
Pay attention to the details.
You can do hard things.
Catch everything.
Quick to praise, slow to criticize.
Do not argue with the umpire, the coach, or your teammates.
Pick up the bat!
Don't be last!
Ask your teammate his name.
What up, champion!?
Be great.
Things You'll Hear When Training With MADE
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING.
What up, champion?!
Heart > Talent
Coachability + Desire > Everything
Move your body and get in shape!
Get stronger.
Be athletic!
Footwork is the foundation.
Be a great student of the game, school, and life.
One Unit.
What does the human body do as soon as it has a cut? Comes together. Respond to adversity quickly and effectively.
Take full ownership. Buy in, be ALL IN.
I can play any position, coach.
Yes, coach. Be a yes-coach type of player.
Do your push-ups.
Do your pull-ups.
Tie your shoes, wear a belt, and tuck your shirt in!
FIO — figure it out state of mind.
Best day yet.
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How these sayings turn into first-person statements players use on themselves.