Attitude-two players-two very different attitudes. Player A has all the talent in the world. This player has everything but conditioning and work ethic. For whatever reason this player is happy being a good player but unless this player changes their work ethic, will eventually not even be a good player. To make matters worse this player loves to be adored, not criticized! Any sort of “calling out” to improve weaknesses is seen as a threat to their ego.
Player B-has the same talent as player A but has just started the game. Player B works very hard and is in the club practicing all of the time. Player B has gone from novice a year ago to B player in one year. One more year of the same work will see this player hit the A Elite level in only two years.
Now here is the ole ball coach trying trying and more trying to reach player A with no success. Meanwhile I ignored player B. Much of the time spent with A should have been spent with B.
As the an NFL executive says, “You don’t quit on talent!”
He’s right but what if talent quits on you! Talent alone does not dictate success!
Have to go as I have a practice session with Player B!