This past weekend I was running workshops at the Winter Games tryouts in Toronto and I came up with a brand-new term for players who SAY they want to get to the next level but don’t DO what it takes to get there.
But before I get into the details…one quick announcement.
I was made aware on Saturday morning that the Friday at 6PM EST deadline for joining the Total Female Hockey Mentorship Program was not realistic for many people’s schedules.
There were quite a few tournaments and big tryouts happening here in Ontario, and I’m sure you were busy with hockey this weekend too.
So I decided to keep the website up long enough for you to have a true chance to join the Mentorship Program.
You now have until 9PM EST tonight to join… then the doors will be closed until 2010.
Click on the link below to join The Mentorship Program
http://www.totalfemalehockey.com/mentorship.shtml
Now back to the…
==> Random Acts Of Excellence
That’s the term I came up with to describe most of the players I meet when I am doing workshops at different tournaments, camps and tryouts.
They are really motivated and excited to do whatever it takes to stand out at the tryout or tournament. They ask me what
they should eat, what training they should do, how they should prepare mentally etc.
But as soon as the “big event” is done, they go back to doing whatever it takes to get by. They fall into the pattern of just doing enough to perform well instead of pushing themselves to be great.
They commit…Random Acts Of Excellence.
And that’s what prevents them from really getting to the next level.
You can’t just decide that you want to work hard, get focused and do all the “little” things you need to do off the ice to perform your best when there is a big event coming up.
Because excellence is not a “sometimes” thing….
… It’s an “all the time” thing.
It’s easy to get excited, motivated and determined to work harder, dream bigger and take action when a big opportunity is in front of you.
It’s A LOT harder to be dedicated, passionate and committed when you are heading off to another weekday practice after
a long day of school and a long night of homework ahead.
Great players choose excellence all the time.
=> They warm-up before every game - and practice.
=> They train off the ice - when no one else is making them but themselves.
=> They drink enough water and eat well - without being reminded constantly.
=> They set goals - and hold themselves accountable to meeting them.
They don’t just “turn it up” when there is a big prize on the horizon.
They “turn it up” all the time.
Because that’s what it really takes to realize your dreams on the ice.
A constant and CONSISTENT commitment to being your best each and every day.
So don’t just commit random acts of excellence….
Take action each and every day towards your dreams.
Work Hard, Dream Big and Take Action.
~ Coach Kim
PS - If you want me to help you make sure you get on, and stay on, track towards meeting your goals and realizing your dreams by giving you the information, inspiration and support you need to get there, you’ve got until 9PM tonight to join the mentorship program:
http://www.totalfemalehockey.com/mentorship.shtml
Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS
Director, Total Female Hockey
Girls Hockey Director, PEAC School For Elite Athletes
