The playbook: A coaches rules for life is a nice documentary on Netflix about, well, what the name says. Here are some rules of the coaches featured on it that resonated with me, in order of how much they resonated with me.
- The 24-hour rule (don’t agonise over something more than 24 hours).
- Everything depends on you.
- Champions keep moving forward.
- Growth takes place outside your comfort zone.
- Pressure is a privilege.
- Hold fast, stay true.
- If you are prepared for the worst, you are prepared.
- Finish the race.
- Your biggest weakness can be your greatest strength.
- Don’t be a victim.
- Mistakes are inevitable but don’t let them define you.
- Don’t coach the player, coach the team.
- Emotions are the worst adviser.
- Ubuntu is a way of life.
Dawn Staley is a American basketball Hall of Fame player and coach, and three-time Olympic gold medalist. Quotes 1 and 4 are by her.
Patrick Mouratoglou has been a coach to many tennis champions. Quotes 2, 9, 11 and 13 are by her.
Doc rivers is a former NBA coach. Quotes 3, 5, 8, 10 and 14 are by him.
Jill Ellis is an American women’s soccer coach who led the team to victory for two world cups. Quote 6 (a Navy Seals saying) is by her.
Jose Mourinho is considered as one of the greatest football managers of all time. Quotes 7 and 12 are by him.