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It’s Not About Me

The real reason I enjoy coaching is that I get to help others believe they can accomplish anything they put their minds to.

I push my athletes because it helps them prepare for life.

I care about how they do on, but also off the field, because I truly want every kid who walks through my gym doors to be successful.

When my athletes can survive the “dark days”, as we call it in the gym, it helps them build confidence and mental fortitude.

I’ve seen many, and I mean many, gifted athletes that don’t have or haven’t cultivated that work ethic.

They get faced with a challenge and give up easily or they make some excuse as to why they failed or quit.

I’ve said this a million times and I’ll say it again:

“I will take an athlete with WILL POWER and a little bit of talent over the lazy, gifted athlete anytime.”

Eventually, the kid with willpower will DOMINATE!

About the Author: Clance Laylor

Master Strength Coach at LPS Athletic – The Pro Maker™. Strength Coach, Educator, International Speaker, and Author of the #1 International Best-Selling book DOMINATE: They Can't Ignore You. Master Strength Coach Clance Laylor has emerged as one of the most respected names in professional strength and performance training for athletes. With over 30 years of experience, he has created success for hundreds of Olympians, Competitive & Professional Athletes (in NHL, MLB, NBA, CFL, NFL & MLS), Executives, and Strength Coaches alike. As a former athlete in his younger days, Laylor was struck with a career ending injury which he propelled him through a journey of scientific discovery to help athletes get strong, fast, explosive, agile, mobile, all while preventing injuries.

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