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Thursday, September 16, 2010

More from Parcells

*You must be present in the training room to make sure it doesn't become a social club.

*It doesn't take athletic ability to hustle

*Parcells posted a memo in each player's locker saying "What will you do to help us win?"

*Each day in practice Parcells takes one game situation and teaches every player and coach who might be involved how to handle it.

*Losing may take a little from your credibility, but quitting will destroy it.

*On what sets disciplined people apart:
1. The capacity to get past distractions
2. The willingness to condition mind and body for the task at hand
3. The ability to keep your poise when those around you are losing theirs

"ERW Player" = a player who just eats, rides, and warms up (doesn't play)

*Excuses and alibis are the main enemies of accountability

*T-shirt slogans: "Who Says We Can't?" & "Take Another Step"

*A Parcells player says, "He gets everyone to think alike, from top to bottom. I think it's one of the biggest reasons we're winning. He gets everyone to come together for one common goal: to win."

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