Winners can lose and losers can win

My goal as a Basketball coach is to teach LIFE skills through Basketball drills. Along with trying to teach them the technique of a sweet jump shot, I need to teach them how to be a winner and not a loser. To do this, firstly everyone needs to understand that winning and losing basketball games is completely different to being a WINNER or a LOSER.

"Winners can lose and losers can win"

A winner chases an unattainable goal called perfection. They remain consistent, focused and persevere even in a heavy defeat, injury or set back. Winners embrace the grind, push through adversity and refuse to make excuses. Their success isn't defined by the scoreboard but by their relentless drive to improve every day.

In contrast, a loser works hard only when the cards are heavily stacked in their favour. They come to life in games when the scoreboard shows they are winning but quickly falter when faced with real challenges. Losers rely on excuses, the blame game and avoid the grind. They lack resilience to persevere when adversity strikes.

A definition of a Winners or Losers has nothing to do with a scoreboard. Its you mindset!