I’ve been thinking a lot about how important real commitment is to athletic success and how sports teams can measure commitment in athletes. Just about every so-called serious athlete is pretty committed to their sport, but are you really committed? I could ask you to rate yourself on a 1–10 scale. I could also ask your coaches to rate your level of commitment. But I decided that the best way to see how committed athletes are is to see what athletes do.
It’s been both of our observations that really committed athletes don’t just do what most other athletes do. It reminded me of one of my favorite sayings (which I invented), “If you want to perform like everyone else, be like everyone else.” In other words, do what everyone else is doing.
But, if you’re a really committed athlete, you do what most other athletes don’t do. Here’s a list of the “devil is in the details” items that most young athletes don’t consistently do:
And being a really committed athlete doesn’t mean you do these things because your coaches tell you to or because your team is doing it. Instead, you do it because you know it’s important to achieve your athletic goals. And you never forget, just like you never forget to go to conditioning or on-field training. Why? Because it’s just what you do to be your best.
So, are you a really committed athlete? If so, you are on a very good road, so stay on it. If you’re not, it’s not too late. Here’s my challenge to you. Make a list of everything that might impact your sports efforts (you can use my list above, but I might have missed some items). Then, put a check next to every item that you are already doing consistently (occasionally doesn’t count). Then, put an X next to those that you aren’t doing consistently. From that X list, first, make a commitment to doing them (that’s where really committed athletes start). Then, find a time in your day in which you will do those really committed things (if you don’t, you’ll forget). Finally, because talk is cheap, do those really committed things every opportunity you have (that’s where really committed athletes finish).
Being really committed doesn’t mean that you are so focused on your athletic goals all of the time that you’re not allowed to have some fun by staying up late periodically, checking your social media, or having some junk food every once in a while. At the same time, you also realize that it may be fun to do those things, but it’s far more fun to play well and achieve your athletic goals.
I can’t guarantee that if you do the things that really committed athletes do, you’ll beat those who aren’t as committed; there are just too many other factors that influence our sport to make such a promise. But I can guarantee that you will become the best athlete you can be. That may be playing for your high school team, competing in college, playing professionally, or winning an Olympic medal. I can also say that, whatever level you reach in your sport, if you’re a really committed athlete, you will experience great enjoyment and satisfaction in your journey. You will have no regrets or have to ask yourself, “I wonder what could have been?” And you will learn some amazing life lessons and skills that you can then transfer into other aspects of your life where I am confident you will find great success. Because it’s really committed people who find success, happiness, and meaning in their lives. And that, my friends, is the ultimate goal for why you should play sports.
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Thursday, March 12 | Training all Levels |KGTC Invitational Pre Competition Training | Field House
Friday, March 13 | Cancelled | All WAG | KGTC Invitational
Saturday, March 14 | Cancelled | All WAG | KGTC Invitational
Sunday, March 15 | Cancelled | All WAG | KGTC Invitational
Monday, March 16 | Cancelled | *WAG 7, 10.5, 14, 16, 18 | Rest Day after KGTC Invitational
*Monday, March 16 | ADD-ON| WAG 22| Training per regular schedule; add-on fees have been applied to account to process in April
March 16-20 | Spring Break | Regular Training for all WAG
Friday, March 13 | Cancelled | All MAG | KGTC Invitational & Twisters
Saturday, March 14 | Cancelled | All MAG | KGTC Invitational & Twisters
Sunday, March 15 | Cancelled | All MAG | KGTC Invitational & Twisters
March 16-20 | Spring Break | Regular Training for all MAG
Thursday, March 12 | Training All Levels [times to be confirmed]
Friday, March 13 | Cancelled | All Levels | KGTC Invitational
Saturday, March 14 | Cancelled | All Levels | KGTC Invitational
Sunday, March 15 | Cancelled | All Levels | KGTC Invitational
Monday, March 16 | Cancelled | All Levels | Rest Day after KGTC Invitational
Tuesday, March 17 - 20 | Cancelled | Nationals ONLY [exceptions: Linden, Hermione, Stan]
March 17-20 | Spring Break | Regular Training for all Provincial Levels
** April 6-9 | ALL Competitive Groups Cancelled | TG Skip Week
March 16-20 | Spring Break | Regular Training for Learn to Train & Competitive
Friday, March 6 | Cancelled | High School Boys | BCSSP BC Provincial Championships
Thursday, March 12 | Training all Levels |KGTC Invitational Pre Competition Training | Field House
Friday, March 13 | Cancelled | KGTC Invitational
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Congratulations to the following qualifying athletes: Drew Kanigan, Brooke Topolovec, Linnea Ganstal, Jordis Lawrence, Lara Johnson, and Brooke McLaren
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Tournament Capital Centre Fieldhouse | 910 McGill Road
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Refunds will only be issued, following the receipt of a medical certificate by 4 pm on March 12th. No refunds will be considered for any other reason.
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February 15th - March 12th | No Refund
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Tournament Capital Centre Fieldhouse | 910 McGill Road
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February 15th - March 12th | No Refund
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Cameron Recreation Complex| 9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby
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Complexe sportif Cegep Edouard-Montpetit | 260 Rue de Gentilly E, Longueuil, QC
Wednesday March 18, 2020 | Arrival
Thursday March 19, 2020 |Training, Orientation Meeting, Technical Meeting
Friday March 20, 2020 | Training & Qualification
Saturday March 21, 2020 | Qualification
Sunday March 22, 2020 | Finals
Monday March 23, 2020 |Departure
Thursday March 19, 2020 | Arrival
Friday March 20, 2020 | Training, Technical Meeting, Orientation Meeting
Saturday March 21, 2020 | Qualification
Sunday March 22, 2020 | Finals
Monday March 23, 2020 | Departure
Please note that training for tumbling will be offered on Thursday, March 19th as well.
All judges are required to be present at their respective Technical Meetings.
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Momentum Gymnastics | 1371B-10th Ave SW, Salmon Arm, BC
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Kelowna Gymnastix | 1891 Springfield Rd #225, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V5
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Registration Fee: $120.00 + Coach Support $75.00
Deadline to Register: Sunday, March 15
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Fort St. John, BC | February 20 - 23
Christy Fraser Memorial Invitational | February 14-16, 2020
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Aaron Johnson Memorial Invitational | February 15-17, 2020