We have a display board where we post things such as the plyo workout schedule etc. We also use a portion of that board for inspirational messages. We just updated it and I wanted to share what we put up today. I know many of you have seen it before.
WHEN VICTORY IS ACHIEVED
"When victory is achieved, that feeling can be overwhelming. Keep your common sense about you and be gracious. Silence is often the best practice after a win. If you must talk, praise your opponent and praise your teammates. Never praise yourself.
Why do so many athletes feel the need to tell everyone what happened - how they won, how well they performed? If you win, if you are good, people will see it. They will know without you telling them. Your job is to perform, not report.
Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class and be humble.
The most important thing to do after winning is to get right back to work. Winning can actually have a negative influence if you become satisfied with yourself. Even in victory, be critical and look for mistakes you might have made. Never be completely satisfied; always search for ways to improve.
My biggest guard is against becoming too satisfied when we win. There are many times when you've got to put the joy of winning behind you and look ahead to what really is uncertainty."
John Madden
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