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Apr 22 2024

Getting Athletes to Buy Into Backup Roles

    There are no small parts — only small actors!

    This phrase has been uttered countless times when it comes to acting, but it also applies beautifully to your team. You could easily say there are no small roles, only small athletes.

    A car is made up of many parts, from the chassis to the motor to the tires to the lug nuts. Even though some may appear more important than others, each component of a car plays a vital part to its’ operation. An expensive luxury car doesn’t get very far if the $5 spark plug isn’t working properly. 

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    Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: backups, bad coaches, Coaching, Communication, connection, Denny Lehnus, good coaches, Great Teammates, Leadership, Phil Jackson, role players, Sports Parents, substitutes

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