{"id":261,"date":"2018-11-05T23:37:46","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T04:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theathletemaker.com\/blog\/?p=261"},"modified":"2019-01-02T14:54:13","modified_gmt":"2019-01-02T19:54:13","slug":"elements-of-piece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theathletemaker.com\/blog\/elements-of-piece\/","title":{"rendered":"Elements Of Piece – A Four Part Series by Coach Josh Staley – Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ELEMENTS OF PIECE<\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

PART 1- BY COACH JOSH STALEY<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Acceptance<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

In a society where we are constantly judged off the physical aspect of our appearance and well-being.\u00a0 We can get lost and forget to remember how important mental prominence is for our young athletes.\u00a0 To be as good as you can possibly be, you must have a stable hold of your cognitive space.\u00a0 This article will be modified to assist the athlete in developing their mind towards a peaceful placement; part one will explore Acceptance<\/em><\/strong>, the first element in the path towards peace.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s athlete is faced with multiple avenues of influence, distraction and persuasion.\u00a0 If one is not careful, they can find themselves being pulled in multiple directions when it comes to finding themselves.\u00a0 To pursue a place and\u00a0peace of the mind, athletes must know how to accept.\u00a0 You cannot grow in peace if you do not accept who, what and where you are.<\/p>\n

Accepting who you are as an athlete, especially for young ones can be difficult.\u00a0 The world throws \u201cwho\u201d you should be at you in all\u00a0ways, from the TV, billboards, social media and, even your peers.\u00a0 However, none of this is important as it concerns your pursuit of peace and happiness.\u00a0 Embracing who you are will enable you to identify who you can grow to be.<\/p>\n

For instance, the mental awareness of your weaknesses and strengths will help you use one to push forward the other.<\/p>\n

What do I mean?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s use basketball for example.\u00a0 For instance, say that I am a compact six-foot guard with a vicious first step and a mean finish at the rim.\u00a0 On the contrary, I know my pull up jump shot is trash!\u00a0 So how can my strength pull along my weakness? First, I have to accept that I can\u2019t shoot (right now). So\u00a0I have to get in the gym and work on my game over and over again.\u00a0 Now, my strength of having a great first step has added to my game because I accepted that I can\u2019t shoot.\u00a0 Now when the defense collapses hard on my first step and prevents me from getting to the rim, now I can pull up and shoot because my strength has pulled along my weakness, all because of acceptance.<\/p>\n

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Next, you must accept what you are.\u00a0 Don\u2019t get who and what confused.\u00a0 Your what describes how you use your abilities.\u00a0 To use myself for instance, I am a loving person who\u2019s blessed to be a father, husband, family member and devoted friend.\u00a0 Because I know my who, my what is that I am as a teacher and coach.\u00a0 This is because\u00a0I enjoy and find peace in helping others.\u00a0 On another note, at times it is difficult for me to accept my what, and this is where one\u2019s \u201cwhat\u201d can disrupt their Peace.<\/p>\n

You must accept what you currently are, whether it\u2019s a job title you hate, or playing \u201cout of position\u201d on a team.\u00a0 Your requirement is to accept it, if not, the lack of peace you neglect will disable you from maturing to where <\/em>you need <\/strong><\/em>to be!<\/p>\n

We will use another sport this time.\u00a0 For instance, say MY role on my HS football team is that I am a \u201cspecial teams specialist\u201d.\u00a0 When folks ask what I do, I atheistically say \u201cSpecial Team Specialist\u201d!\u00a0 <\/em>Though I aspire to bring more to the table, I accept what I do for the team.\u00a0 I sprint down as fast I can every rep and try to help my team.\u00a0 And I believe that when coach sees that I have the speed to be on the\u00a0field I will get my chance.\u00a0 If I get two snaps in a game, break a big play on an opportunity then the rest will be\u00a0history!\u00a0 It all started with accepting what you were.\u00a0 You must fight the temptation of frustration and \u201cnot doing what you want\u201d.\u00a0 It can be extremely difficult, but you must train your mind to do so.<\/p>\n

Finally, accept where you are.\u00a0 This does not mean you are at your end; however, it does mean you know where you can go.\u00a0 The cloud of frustration creates all types of storms in your life; in addition, if you are constantly frustrated with where you are, you will be rained upon with thoughts of unfairness, contempt, and even anger.<\/p>\n

Accepting where you are is important because it creates a path, road and direction on how to get where you need to be.\u00a0 A mindset at peace, is a mindset that is not limited.\u00a0 Moreover, your \u201cwhere\u201d, and acceptance of, enables your mind to grow and accept the necessary step in where you want to be.\u00a0 I won\u2019t use a sports analogy for the \u201cwhere\u201d because I do not want the reader to get lost within the essence and purpose of this series, which is cognitive growth and health within athletes.<\/p>\n

In summary, you must go through the stages of acceptance to get to the next step as it relates to the Elements of Peace.\u00a0 Your Who, What and Are where are essential to having an accepting mind.\u00a0 An accepting mind leads to the next mental platform of peace, which is respect.<\/p>\n

Until next time…<\/p>\n

Coach Joshua J. Staley<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

For all my \u201cTBNR – Young Great Ones\u201d!<\/p>\n

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The Athlete Maker Team:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Micah Kurtz, MS, CSCS*D, RSCC*D, USAW, FMS, NASE,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0serves as Strength and Conditioning Consultant Coach to nine-time high school basketball national champion Oak Hill Academy, which won the Dick\u2019s High School National Basketball Tournament in 2016. \u00a0He is in his eighth year as Director of Strength and Conditioning at AC Flora High School., which has won 14 state championships in the past five years, including the 2016 boys\u2019 basketball state championship. Kurtz was named the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Strength Coach of the Year in 2016. He was also named the South Carolina High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year in both 2013 and 2014 and is part of the NSCA\u2019s Subject Matter Expert Committee. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @KurtzM3.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Bryan Meagher<\/em><\/strong> is currently the Associate Head Coach of the 2016 Dick\u2019s High School National Basketball Championship team Oak Hill Academy.\u00a0 During his coaching career he has coached numerous NBA players that have included Kevin Durant, Rajon Rondo, Brandon Jennings, Josh Smith and Ben McLemore.\u00a0 In Coach Meagher\u2019s tenure, he has been a part of five high school basketball National Championships.\u00a0 You can follow him on Instagram for workout tips @Bmeagher22.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Andy Hallett, MS<\/strong> is entering his 21st season as the head coach at A.C. Flora High School. Over the past 20 seasons his Falcons have compiled a 441-170 record for a 722 winning percentage. During his tenure at Flora his Falcons have won:<\/span><\/p>\n

14 Region Championships<\/em>
\n13 District Championships
\n4 AAA Lower State Championships
\n4 AAA Upper State Championships
\n6 AAA State Championships\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Luke Kurtz, JD<\/em><\/strong> is the Vice President of Legal Affairs for US Sugar and passionate about helping students maximize their full athletic, academic and professional potential. He played free safety and was named captain of the State University of New York- Albany football team where he won two conference titles and earned the nickname “DB9” for being a team player and aggressive hitter. He played and coached professional football for the Corinthians football club in S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil. He is an active writer and has delivered speeches and presentations throughout the United States, Brazil, China and Hong Kong.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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