"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it." Chinese Proverb
"You cannot make a first-rate ballplayer out of a second-rate person."
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What Makes a Winner?
John Wooden, one of the most successful basketball coaches of all time, gave the following to his players at the beginning of every season. I think every coach can use it. Our chance of having a successful team may be in direct proportion to the ability of each player and coach to live up to the following sets of suggestions:
1. Be a gentleman at all times.
2. Be a team player always.
3. Be on time whenever time is involved.
4. Be a good student in all subjects... not just football.
5. Be enthusiastic, industrious, dependable, loyal, and cooperative.
6. Be in the best possible condition...physically, mentally, and morally.
7. Earn the right to be proud and confident.
8. Keep emotions under control without losing fight or aggressiveness.
9. Work constantly to improve without becoming satisfied.
10. Acquire peace of mind by becoming the best that you are capable of becoming.
11. Never unfairly criticize or razz a teammate.
12. Never miss or be late for any class or appointment.
13. Never be selfish, jealous, envious, or egotistical.
14. Never expect favors.
15. Never waste time.
16. Never alibi or make excuses.
17. Never require repeated correction for the same mistake.
18. Never lose faith or patience.
19. Never grandstand, loaf, sulk, or boast.
20. Never have a reason to be sorry afterwards.
John Wooden once said that he used basketball to give out a list that he felt was actually for life. As coaches we hope that players will taste these things in football so that they will also be able to exhibit these things in life. We also hope by teaching these things we can become better coaches, teachers, and men. I could see this list hanging in the hall of businesses and homes, and the more they were followed, the more harmony would exist in work and family. Thanks to John Wooden for his contributions to basketball, but more importantly for his contributions to life.
“The player who gives his best is sure of success, while the player who gives less than his best has failed no matter the outcome.”
“Be a Winner; Be a Bulldog”
It is summer time and along with summer comes chance of injury. Read these summer safety tips and make your summer a pleasant one.
Players- We need you! We need to be prepared if the upcoming season will be as successful as we all want it to be. Make yourself better. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings at 5:30 the weight room will be open- Check here for Bulldog workouts. Be there or be unprepared. Want to know who is lifting? Check it out on our attendance sheet when lifting starts.
Following the Legion program?
We have several football players involved in the American Legion baseball program. If you would like to support your teammates, the schedules will be here by the first game. Click here for schedule.
Want to earn a special t-shirt?
If you get enough lifts in, your Bulldog t-shirt will carry a special logo to show your dedication. The number of lifting days necessary will be revealed in July. Get in as many days as you can in the meantime so you will be ahead of the game.
Don't be alarmed
by an occasional recorded phone call from Coach Taylor. Often time there is a reason to get the word out quickly to players or parents about an upcoming event. Our first call will be going out in June. The message will be to inform athletes about summer events. Over 100 calls will go out to prospective football players.