If you’ve ever watched Tiger Woods play golf, you know you’re looking at arguably the greatest golfer of all time. He unquestionably fits that title for this generation at least. Even if you’re not a golfer, you are certainly aware of his dominance in his profession. This past weekend, he picked up his 13th career major victory at the PGA Championship in Tulsa, OK; moving him ever closer to Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major wins.
So what can we learn from Tiger? No, I’m not talking about his thunderous drives or his precision putting. We can however learn something about work ethic, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence.
Tiger Woods has been called a “phenom” by many. However, his phenomenal play really comes from an endless regimen that strengthens his mind, body, and skills. The mental focus he brings to his game is really what sets him apart from his competitors. Think about this weekend. After 72 holes in temperatures that soured to over 100 degrees each day, he won a tournament by a mere 2 strokes. Two strokes over 72 holes isn’t a lot by numbers, but it’s that little “extra” that Tiger brings from the mental side that puts him over the top time and time again. His ability to focus on the task at hand, without being distracted about what happened in the past, or what will happen in the future, has made him the most dominant athlete in sports since Michael Jordan.
Do you bring that type of focus to your “game”?
Your players have to have the right focus, but so do you. Preparation starts with the coach and he or she transfers that through their leadership to their players. John Wooden was a master of preparation. He won a couple of championships, too!
Dan
P.S. Part of being prepared means making sure you, your family, and your program are protected from false allegations, embarrassment, and unwanted distractions. That's why I created my workshop titled Sex, Lies, and Violence: How to Protect Yourself from Liability for Coaches. You will walk away with the tools to make sure no distractions about liability ever keep you from enjoying your coaching experience. Learn more by clicking here...
So what can we learn from Tiger? No, I’m not talking about his thunderous drives or his precision putting. We can however learn something about work ethic, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence.
Tiger Woods has been called a “phenom” by many. However, his phenomenal play really comes from an endless regimen that strengthens his mind, body, and skills. The mental focus he brings to his game is really what sets him apart from his competitors. Think about this weekend. After 72 holes in temperatures that soured to over 100 degrees each day, he won a tournament by a mere 2 strokes. Two strokes over 72 holes isn’t a lot by numbers, but it’s that little “extra” that Tiger brings from the mental side that puts him over the top time and time again. His ability to focus on the task at hand, without being distracted about what happened in the past, or what will happen in the future, has made him the most dominant athlete in sports since Michael Jordan.
Do you bring that type of focus to your “game”?
Your players have to have the right focus, but so do you. Preparation starts with the coach and he or she transfers that through their leadership to their players. John Wooden was a master of preparation. He won a couple of championships, too!
Dan
P.S. Part of being prepared means making sure you, your family, and your program are protected from false allegations, embarrassment, and unwanted distractions. That's why I created my workshop titled Sex, Lies, and Violence: How to Protect Yourself from Liability for Coaches. You will walk away with the tools to make sure no distractions about liability ever keep you from enjoying your coaching experience. Learn more by clicking here...
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