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CHRISTIAN • Husband • Father • Papa • HC Coronado Football • Teacher & Keynote Speaker 🎙
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Don’t like that coach plays “favorites”? - BECOME one of his favorites!
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Just had a young man come in before practice and quit, and I couldn’t be happier!
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When YOU’VE been squatting, cleaning, and training with your teammates all offseason, and the DB you line up against has been doing ladder work and collecting t-shirts with that “elite” 7 on 7 team:
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Athletes take note:
THIS is what being a great teammate is all about!
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LB/DB: Sees Slot go into motion, and forgets to call “Watch the Crack Block”...
DE:
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Wanna get stronger? Lift!
Wanna get faster? Sprint!
Wanna be healthy? Eat healthy!
Wanna get good grades? Study!
Wanna be a leader? Lead!
Wanna make a difference?...
MAKE IT!
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Workouts are tough
Studying is tough
Getting up early is tough
Being a backup is tough
Starting is tough
Being an assistant is tough
Leading is tough
Winning is tough
Losing is tough
Fact is… Most of LIFE is tough.
CHOOSE your TOUGH, give it your ALL, and OWN IT!
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The next time coach asks you to do something you think is “too hard”, remember this STUD!
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Underclassmen – Do yourself a favor, and ask to sit down (one on one), with the senior that you have the greatest respect for.
Ask them what their greatest regrets are over the past four years, ask them what they would do differently, and learn from their example!
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“I do what I hate to do, but I do it like I love it.”
THAT’S discipline!
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10 things that KILL team culture:
1. Selfishness
2. Entitlement
3. Jealousy
4. Laziness
5. Only being 1/2 in
6. Egos
7. Going easy on teammates
8. Excuses & blame
9. Not training with the team
10. Fear holding each other accountable
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Wanna STAND OUT?!
S - Show up early
T - Take time for others
A - Always give thanks
N - Never quit
D - Do good
O - Over perform
U - Uplift others
T - Take nothing for granted
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Want more playing time?!
1. Show up!
2. Outwork everyone around you!
3. Know your plays!
4. Compete in all you do!
5. Be coachable!
6. Empower your teammates!
7. Go above & beyond!
8. Practice as hard as you play!
9. Have character!
10. Be dependable!
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“We’ve seen war. We don’t want war. But if you wage war with the United States, someone else will raise your sons and daughters!”
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Want more playing time?
1. Attend team activities
2. Outwork everyone
3. Know your plays
4. Compete in all you do
5. Be coachable
6. Empower your teammates
7. Go above & beyond
8. Put team first
9. Have character
10. Be dependable
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You’re gonna miss this!
• Team workouts
• Hangin’ with your friends
• The locker room
• The bus rides
• Practices
• Team meals
• Games
• Film sessions
• So LISTEN to your Coach when he says to cherish every moment, because I PROMISE YOU, you’re gonna miss this!
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Be proud of that D I offer
Be proud of that D II offer
Be proud of that D III offer
Be proud of walking on (anywhere)
Be proud of playing JUCO
High School Football is tough, playing College ball (at ANY level), is even tougher!
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Student-athletes:
Doesn’t matter if it’s DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, or JUCO…
If you’re fortunate enough to continue playing sports after HS, don’t EVER take that blessing for granted!
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Dear Parents,
Your child’s future employer isn’t going to give them a raise simply for “showing up”.
They WILL however, reward ‘em (or fire ‘em), based on their work ethic, character, teamwork, and willingness/ability to get the job done!
Sincerely,
Coaches Who TRULY Care
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Student-Athletes:
As you walk the halls of your school, go out of your way to look for someone who looks lost, alone, or broken, and LIFT THEM UP!
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Weakness is a choice
Laziness is a choice
Being shady is a choice
Arrogance is a choice
Disloyalty is a choice
Just as:
Toughness is a choice
Hard work is a choice
Character is a choice
Humility is a choice
Loyalty is a choice
Just about 99% of life, is a choice!
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Avoid SOFT people like the plague!
S - selfish
O - offended easily
F - fault finders
T - tough in speech, but not action
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You can show me all the “data” you want (and call me all the names in the book), but I will NEVER believe that high school sports are “just a game”, and “not essential” to the mental, physical, and emotional health and well-being of our youth!
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In a day and age where the word “hero” gets thrown around way too freely, THIS is what a true hero looks like! 🇺🇸
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In a day & age where the word “hero” gets thrown around WAY too freely, THIS is what a true hero looks like! 🇺🇸
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Dear Parents,
Your child’s future boss isn’t going to give them a raise simply for showing up to work.
They WILL however, reward them (or fire them), based on their work ethic, character, and willingness/ability to get the job done!
Sincerely,
Coaches Who Truly Care
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Dear Parents,
Your child’s future boss isn’t going to give them a raise simply for “showing up”.
They WILL however, reward them (or fire them), based on their work ethic, character, teamwork, and willingness/ability to get the job done!
Sincerely,
Coaches Who Truly Care
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Player: How can I get any offers if I never get the ball?!
Coach:
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Just got the call yesterday that my father passed away. Heartbroken, but more determined than ever before to be the man I’ve been raised to be!
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Underclassmen – Do yourself a favor, and ask to sit down (1 on 1), with the senior that you have the greatest respect for.
Ask them what their greatest regrets are over the past four years, ask them what they would do differently, ask what they’re most proud of, & TRULY LISTEN!
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Young athletes - THIS is what being coachable looks like!
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There’s a BIG difference between “wanting” success, and WORKING for it!
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Less than 5% of high school athletes make it to every summer workout.
Guess what percentage of high school athletes play sports in college?
Yup, you guessed it...
Less than 5%!
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Student Athletes -
• Hang out with 6 teammates who cut corners & you’ll be the 7th
• Hang out with 6 teammates who take plays off & you’ll be the 7th
• Hang out with 6 teammates who skip class & you’ll be the 7th
• Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future!
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Player: "Hey coach, are workouts mandatory?"
Coach: "Nope, completely optional... Just like your playing time"!
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Underclassmen – Do yourself a favor, and ask to sit down (1 on 1), with the senior that you have the greatest respect for.
Ask them what their greatest regrets are over the past four years, ask them what they would do differently, ask what they’re most proud of, & TRULY LISTEN!
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I Can't stand "S.O.F.T." Players!
S - satisfied with being average
O - only concerned about self
F - finds excuses easily
T - tough in speech, but not action
* This applies to coaches as well!
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Soccer player: Hey coach, I wanna kick for you guys.
Football Coach: We’d love to have you try out (you DO know it’s a violent game right)?!
Soccer player: Yeah, we hit in soccer too, but without pads.
Soccer player in first game:
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You wanna be the greatest on your team?…
Start by becoming the greatest FOR your team!
• Show up early
• Pay attention
• Give everything you’ve got
• Empower others
• Do the little things right
• Go above and beyond
• Be selfless
• Lead by example
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PSA:
If you ever tell a middle (or high school), student-athlete to “specialize” in one sport, and not to play multiple sports, you’re either ignorant, or selfish!
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Dear Parents,
Your child’s future boss isn’t going to give them a raise simply for “showing up”.
They WILL however, reward ‘em (or fire ‘em), based on their work ethic, character, teamwork, and willingness/ability to get the job done!
Sincerely,
Coaches Who TRULY Care
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7 reasons people succeed:
1. They show up
2. Work hard
3. Don’t rely on talent alone
4. Are coachable
5. Know their why
6. Build up others
7. Take nothing for granted
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STOP BEING OFFENDED every time someone disagrees with you, and live YOUR life!
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If you’re not coachable, no one can help you.
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If you ARE coachable, no one can stop you!
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My take on the young man who tackled the official.
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Dear parents - If you have any suggestions on schemes or why your son should be starting over someone else, please fax it directly to our coaches office!
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Underclassmen – Do yourself a favor, and ask to sit down (1 on 1), with the senior that you have the greatest respect for.
Ask them what their greatest regrets are over the past four years, ask them what they would do differently, ask what they’re most proud of, & TRULY LISTEN!
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I miss 9/12!
I don’t miss the attacks of 9/11, but on 9/12, we were AMERICANS before we were Republicans or Democrats.
The 🇺🇸 could be seen on every front porch, and storefront throughout town.
And most importantly, we were HUMAN BEINGS, before we were any race or religion!
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I’ve NEVER met someone who regretted playing High School Football!
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10 out of 10 this dude was a lineman in high school! Does his job, saves the play, and gets right back to work!
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When players are asked to play a position that isn’t their first choice, some quit, some do it reluctantly (and never give their all), and a select few rise above, and make the entire team better because of their selfless act!
THOSE are the ones you build a culture around!
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Some may call it “OCD”.
I call it “Doing the little things RIGHT”!
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Less than 5% of high school athletes never miss a class, or practice.
Guess what percentage of high school athletes play sports in college?
Yup... You guessed it...
Less than 5%!
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THIS is what we’re talking about, when we say to become a “student of the game”!
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Those teammates who drink, smoke, vape, cut class, & act one way when they’re around Coach, and completely different when they’re not, aren’t “cool”, they’re liars, who are only going to bring you, your teammates, & your team down, if you don’t call them out and demand their all!
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Stop hating Asians!
Stop hating Blacks!
Stop hating Mexicans!
Stop hating Whites!
Stop hating Native Americans!
Stop hating women!
Stop hating men!
Stop hating mask wearers!
Stop hating anti-maskers!
Stop hating Christians!
Stop hating Jews!
JUST STOP HATING!
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Want more playing time?
1. Attend team activities
2. Outwork everyone
3. Know your plays
4. Compete in all you do
5. Be coachable
6. Empower your teammates
7. Go above & beyond
8. Put team first
9. Have character
10. Be dependable
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Loyalty is when someone has your back, BEHIND your back!
Read that again.
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PSA to ALL Team Captains:
If the only time people know you’re a captain is when you walk out for the coin toss on Friday nights, you’re doing it wrong!
Lead in the hallways, the classroom, the weight room, and most importantly, in LIFE!
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Wanna get stronger? Lift!
Wanna get faster? Sprint!
Wanna be healthy? Eat healthy!
Want good grades? Study!
Wanna be a leader? Lead!
Wanna make a difference?...
MAKE IT!
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Near foot, near shoulder ✅
Head out of the tackle ✅
Wrap up to secure tackle ✅
Triple extension for power ✅
Hit through the man ✅
Textbook tackle ✅
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Wanna get stronger? Lift!
Wanna get faster? Sprint!
Wanna be healthy? Eat healthy!
Wanna get good grades? Study!
Wanna be a leader? Lead!
Wanna see more love in this world? Love!
Wanna make a difference in this world?...
MAKE IT!
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Mathematics for ALL athletes:
1. Miss 1-2 workouts, you (and your coaches), will know it.
2. Miss 3-5 workouts, your teammates will know it.
3. Miss 6 or more workouts, and your opponents will know it!
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If you play D1 you’re blessed.
If you play D2 you’re blessed.
If you play D3 you’re blessed.
If you play NAIA you’re blessed.
If you play at JUCO you’re blessed.
If you play at the next level (at ANY level), YOU’RE BLESSED!
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If you’re still practicing past Daylight Savings Time, you’re more blessed than 95% of HS Football teams in the country!
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Dear Parents:
Your child’s future boss isn’t going to give them a raise for simply “showing up”.
They WILL however, reward them (or fire them), based on their work ethic, accessibility, accountability, character, and ability to get the job done!
Sincerely,
Coaches who care
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Showing up matters.
Giving your all matters.
Empowering others matters.
Eye contact matters.
Firm handshakes matter.
Body language matters.
Doing your job matters.
Keeping your word matters.
Putting team first matters.
EVERYTHING YOU DO...
MATTERS!
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If you’re still practicing past Daylight Savings Time, you’re more blessed than 95% of high school football programs!
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9 reasons people succeed:
1. They show up
2. Work hard
3. Don’t rely on talent alone
4. Are coachable
5. Know their why
6. Empower others
7. Listen to learn
8. Share their knowledge
9. Take nothing for granted
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Player: “Coach, why is the weight room so important? Can’t we just run through ladder drills”?
Coach:
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7 benefits of being a multi sport athlete in high school:
1. Shows versatility for colleges
2. Displays greater athleticism
3. Less burnout
4. Greater appreciation of sport
5. Improves coordination
6. Learn from different coaches
7. Train/use muscles differently
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Before you know it, you’ll have worked out with your teammates one last time, practiced w/ them one last time, been there in defeat (and celebrated in success),
ONE LAST TIME.
Make the most of every moment, so you can look back at the “last times”, w/ pride, passion, and peace!
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Don’t tell coach you wanna play at the next level, and then only show up to workouts when it’s convenient for you!
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Out of all the players playing in
#SuperBowlLV
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🏆10% - Played football only
🏆56% - Were 2 sport athletes
🏆32% - Were 3 sport athletes
🏆 2% - Were 4 sport athletes
Tell me again, why high school athletes should specialize?!
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The GREATEST players I’ve ever coached are COACHABLE!
C - Confident (but not cocky)
O - Open to coaching
A - Always learning
C - Compassionate
H - Hard working
A - Adaptable
B - Builders of men
L - Leaders
E - Empowering
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The next time you’re sitting in the stands watching your son or daughter play, ask yourself if the noise you’re making is positive, or pollution!
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S&C 101 for athletes:
1. You’re not bodybuilders, you’re athletes!
2. Squatting will ALWAYS be greater than ladder drills!
3. Form and speed is more important than weight!
4. Serious athletes take fueling their bodies, hydration, and recovery VERY seriously!
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Hate the coach who pushes you, always says you have more to give, and never lets you give anything than your absolute best?
Wait ‘til you play for a coach who doesn’t care.
It’s then, that you’ll realize just how fortunate you were!
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COACHES who aren’t COACHABLE are 10X’s worse than players who aren’t coachable!
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If you practice without passion, you will play without passion.
If you practice without fire, you will play without fire.
If you practice without discipline, you will play without discipline.
Always PRACTICE, as you hope to PLAY!
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Playing JV football is NOT a “demotion”, or “beneath” anyone.
JV football is STILL football, and is a tremendous opportunity to play a sport you love, and to get 1% better every day!
Those who OWN THEIR ROLE, will often find themselves playing up, sooner than they may realize!
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Parents:
Please don’t EVER complain to your coaches about your child “not getting a chance to compete” on Friday nights!
They have “the chance to compete” each and every time they step into the weight room, and onto the practice field!
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Wanna be successful?!
Do these 9 things:
1. Show up
2. Give your all
3. Serve others
4. Be coachable
5. Know your why
6. Empower others
7. Listen to learn
8. Take nothing for granted
9. Give thanks in all things
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We have a “no swearing” policy with our program. You swear (player, or coach), you do 25 push-ups. If it becomes an issue, you cut yourself from the team!
I don’t have this policy because swearing “offends” me, but because well educated, passionate people don’t NEED to swear!
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4 things I’ve NEVER heard a college coach say:
1. Grades don’t really matter
2. Wish they only played one sport
3. I don’t care about character... As long as they can play
4. I’d like to talk with their personal trainer, or “elite” 7v7 coach before we offer
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10 skills that require 0 talent:
- Hard work
- Being on time (early)
- Being coachable
- Listening to understand
- Being selfless
- Being positive
- Being patient
- Empowering others
- Being encouraging
- Willingness to trust the process
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Less than 5% of high school athletes make it to every summer workout.
Guess what percentage of high school athletes play sports in college?
Yup, you guessed it...
Less than 5%!
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Husbands/wives - Tell your spouses you love them!
Coaches - Tell your players you love them!
Teachers - Tell your students you love them!
Parents - Tell your children you love them!
Athletes - Tell your teammates you love them!
Students - Tell your friends you love them!
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9 reasons people succeed:
1. They show up
2. Work hard
3. Don’t rely on talent alone
4. Are coachable
5. Know their why
6. Empower others
7. Listen to learn
8. Share their knowledge
9. Take nothing for granted
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BREAKING:
The
#Playoffs
DON’T CARE how you got there... They just wanna know what you’re gonna do, now that you’re there!
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If you practice w/out passion, you’ll play w/out passion.
If you practice w/out fire, you’ll play w/out fire.
If you practice w/out discipline, you’ll play w/out discipline.
PRACTICE as you plan to PLAY!
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