Teaching and Coaching With a Greater Purpose ‘The Discoverer Way’

1. Teaching and Coaching With a Greater Purpose‘The Discoverer Way’ Mark Brown Columbus High, Activities Director Email: brownm@discoverers.org Phone: 402-910-4587

2. Teaching and Coaching With a Greater Purpose • Why we believe in a greater purpose • The creation of ‘The Discoverer Way’ • What is ‘The Discoverer Way’

3. The Greater Purpose • Be genuine in your beliefs and actions. - - You have to live your purpose - - • The student / athlete • The future • The “we, not me” • To be a servant leader. “Everything will line up perfectly when knowing and living the truth becomes more important than looking good.” – Alan Cohen

5. Why? • Society and the media tells us winning is easy, and it is the only reason we compete… • “Just win baby!” Al Davis • “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” Vince Lombardi • “If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score.” Vince Lombardi • “Show me a good loser, and I’ll show you a loser.” Vince Lombardi

6. This Weeks Game plan… • Win…

7. The Why - - The Four Year Evolution • Culture had changed and was suffering • 2008 - - Columbus to Class B - - High expectations built on winning • The talent to be successful, but not the desire • “Tradition never graduates” • What is our tradition? • The final straw - - The infamous pink uniform incident

8. The Why - - Our Game Plan • Who are we? How do we achieve greater goals?What do our students leave with, and what is our purpose? • Most importantly - -What is success? • We knew we needed a common bond, a way to bring us all together. No more fragmentation! • Lets control the controllable, and let winning take care of itself. • John Wooden was the master Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction, knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming” – John Wooden

9. ‘The Discoverer Way’ • The Pyramid of Success - - The Compass of Success • Our plan to control what we can control • The foundation of our success - - built on character and leadership skills for our student athletes • We chose eight behaviors for our students and defined each…

11. Commitment • Definition:the dedication to the Discoverer Way, obligation to everything that it entails, promise to keep its principles, and the duty of one’s self to uphold the Discoverer Way in mind, body, and spirit “There are only two options regarding commitment, you’re either in or you’re out. There’s no such thing as life in between.” – Anonymous

12. Honesty • Definition:always being truthful, genuine, and sincere with yourself, teammates, and coaches; honest communication is a must, not an option “Honesty is the cornerstone of all success, without which, confidence and ability to perform shall cease to exist.” – Mary Kay Ash

13. Discipline • Definition:coming to work each and every day with the effort needed to fully prepare yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually for game day; be coachable and persevere, even when it is difficult “Discipline is: knowing what to do, knowing when to do it, doing it to the best of your abilities, doing it that way every single time.” – Bob Knight

14. Confidence • Definition:tenaciously facing your fears and doubts, being poised under pressure, trusting yourself, and having faith in your training, teammates, and coaches to see you through “The biggest mistake an athlete can make is to be afraid to make one.” – L. Ron Hubbard

15. Integrity • Definition:possessing character on and off the field; having the strength and courage to stand up for what is right, even when it is unpopular; having integrity brings honor to yourself, your family, and school “To believe in something and not live it is dishonest.” – Ghandi “There is a choice you have to make, in everything you do and you must always keep in mind the choice you make, makes you.” - Anonymous

16. Responsibility • Definition: the realization that your actions matter and that you will take the initiative to do what is right, ensuring that you will be dependable and accountable; no excuses, take ownership “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln

17. Enthusiasm • Definition: bringing more energy than your opponent, having the heart to meet each challenge with your very best, and playing with a can-do spirit despite setbacks; our identity is scrappy “Every person is enthusiastic at times. One person has enthusiasm for 30 minutes; another person has it for 30 days, but it is the person who has it for 30 years who makes a success of life.” – Edward Butler George

18. Loyalty • Definition:appreciating, supporting, and giving your allegiance to your teammates, coaches, and school, always remaining steadfast in these loyalties even when times are tough “Loyalty means nothing unless it has at its heart the absolute principle of self-sacrifice.” – Woodrow Wilson

19. The Pieces of the Puzzle • Success is not attainable without the pieces of the puzzle fitting together • We each have a role and where we fit • From the Boys Town method - - we defined the role of each individual in our programs • At the end of each day we need to do the ‘mirror test’ • Accountability / Modeled Behaviors are integral to our success. Be the Rock!

24. Are We There Yet!? • Changing a culture doesn’t take days or weeks, it takes years . • Culture requires constant, consistent and intentional effort. • There needs to be team effort, and leadership from within - - the team, class, coaching staff. • It is not about me - - it is about the greater purpose and the team.

25. The Mirror Test / Challenge • Do I coach for success or purely winning/losing? • What are kids leaving ourprogram with? • What do myactions depict? • We are defined by action, not by word… • Are goals - - Specific – Measureable – Attainable – Realistic – Timely

26. The Mirror Test / Challenge • What is your greater purpose? • How do you define success? • How will you achieve success?

27. Questions?‘The Discoverer Way’ Mark Brown Columbus High, Activities Director Email: brownm@discoverers.org Phone: 402-910-4587