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As you already know, success isn’t built on huge, flashy wins. It’s built on small, consistent victories that add up over time.
When you’re in the trenches managing your team, recruiting, and handling endless administrative tasks, it’s easy to overlook those small wins.
You focus on the recruits you didn’t land,
The game strategies that fell short,
Or the administrative hurdles that seem never-ending.
If you’re not careful, that focus can make you feel like you’re failing—even when you’re making real progress.
I want to share something that’s helped me and countless other coaches I work with turn things around:
Momentum comes from celebrating progress, not perfection.
That’s why I tell coaches to focus on measurable actions and progress, rather than feelings or frustrations.
Here’s how to shift your focus and make it work for you:
1️. Every “no” gets you closer to a “yes.”
Not every recruit will commit, not every play will work, and not every decision will pan out—but each “no” is part of the journey toward success. Treat each missed opportunity as a step closer to the right fit or the perfect moment.
2️. Each small win matters.
Whether it’s connecting with a recruit, helping a player improve their performance, or simply making it through a packed day of meetings and practices, celebrate it. Those small wins add up to big momentum.
3️. Consistency beats intensity.
You don’t have to be perfect every day.
You just have to keep showing up and putting in the work.
Consistency in your processes—whether it’s recruiting, player development, or admin tasks—will always outlast short bursts of intensity.
If you’re feeling stuck, or like progress isn’t coming fast enough, here’s a quick but incredibly effective activity for you to try every night: write down three wins from your day.
This isn’t just about reflection—it’s about rewiring your mindset. When you intentionally focus on your small victories, you train your brain to see progress instead of problems.
Here’s why this activity works:
1. It builds momentum.
Documenting your wins creates a sense of accomplishment that fuels you for the next day. Success doesn’t have to feel like climbing an impossible mountain—it’s built step by step, day by day.
2. It shifts your focus from failure to growth.
Instead of dwelling on what didn’t work, you start recognizing how much you’re actually moving forward. That shift in focus is powerful for maintaining motivation and staying consistent.
3. It reinforces habits of success.
Every time you document a win—whether it’s recruiting a player, running an effective practice, or completing a tough administrative task—you’re reinforcing the behaviors that lead to long-term success.
This simple practice is one of the activities I teach in my High-Performance Coach and Recruiter Program, and it’s also a key part of my Busy Coach Day Planner. By integrating it into your daily routine, you’ll create a structure that keeps you focused, confident, and intentional about your progress.
Here’s how to start:
Before you go to bed each night, take just 5 minutes to jot down three things that went well during your day. They don’t have to be big—sometimes a win is just showing up to a tough conversation or making one extra call. Over time, you’ll notice these small wins start to add up to significant momentum.
You’re not as far off as you think.
Sometimes, all it takes is a slight adjustment to your approach or mindset to see big results.
Refine your process, build your confidence, and create lasting momentum in your coaching career.
To your success,
Mandy Green
Here are some other ways I can help you:
To leverage your time: High Performance Coach and Recruiter
To leverage your staff: Assistant Coach Accelerator,
To leverage your recruiting system: Recruiting Made Simple
How to stay consistent with social media for recruiting purposes: Social Story Recruiting
The Busy Coach Planner is something I think every college coach should have on their desk for the start of 2025. Grab one here and start fresh, organized and dialed in next year.
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