The Will to Win

By Reginald Lee

Winning is about more than the final score. An athlete has to seize the moment. Just because you dont take the victory lap doesnt mean youre not a winner. This book is intended to make a lasting impression. I hope that this book will be on the bookshelves of every coach, athlete, and fan. I thank God for giving me this vision.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: May 4, 2015
• ISBN: 9781496971821

Reginald Lee

The author has an MBA from Georgia Southern University. He has written several books. He has a passion for playing and coaching sports. He currently resides in Jesup, Georgia, with his wife and four kids. He’s dedicating this book to his parents, Rev. James Agee and Myrtle Agee.

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© 2015 Reginald Lee. All rights reserved.

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Published by AuthorHouse 06/26/2015

ISBN: 978-1-4969-7183-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4969-7182-1 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015903005

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Contents

Motivation

A Legend

Dynasty

Sports in College

Competitors

Game Plans

Play Callers

Sportsmanship

Defeatism

Refocusing

Chemistry

Destiny

Discipline

Undisciplined Teams

The Perfect Player

Versatility

Confidence

Playing in a Mental Zone

Injuries

Next Man Up

Training Camp Goals

Attributes of a Potent Offense

Keys to a Potent Offense

The Winning Philosophy

Defining a Winner

Potential

The Myth

Scouting

The Playoffs

Mental Toughness

Size

Complacency

Defining a Career

Maturity

Playing with Pride

The Off-season

There are three types of player energy:

Team Leader

Leadership

Instincts

Playing on the Road

Championship Teams

A Champion

Practice

Practice Objectives

Work Ethic

Stability

Successful Organizations

Defense

Teamwork

Coaching

Effective Coaches

Character

Sports

Training Regimen

Successful Teams

Dedication

Fatigue

Intangibles

Patience

Playing Physical

Pressure

Fear

Killer Instinct

Camaraderie

Underachievers

Momentum

Sports Purist

Effort

Attitude

Self-Discipline

Rivalry

Rookies

A Go-To Guy

Never Forget the Ten Ds

Intensity

Consistency

Role Player

Veteran Players

Determination

Poise

Being Humble

A High Sports IQ

A Blue-Collar Player

Rebuilding

Recruiting

A Slump

Playing with Heart

Great Players

Greatness

Swagger

When It’s Time to Retire

Perseverance

Speed

The Draft

What Happens During a Winning Streak

Culture

Winners

Winning DNA

Losers

Passion

Mentor

A Star

A Closer

Sense of Urgency

Start Fast

Final Notes

A Summary: Breaking Down the Game

Being a Champion On and Off the Field

The Mental Side of the Game

Respecting the Game

Teamwork

Sports teach you to mature as a player and person. The most important game you’ll play is the game of life. I’ve broken down how to win and what it takes to win into pertinent details. The book will benefit coaches, players, and fans. This book will show a player that, in order to be successful, he has to be more than a good athlete. He has to be a student of the game. A player who understands the mental side of the game has a distinct advantage over his opponent. Winning is an art and a skill.

Energy, passion, and the love of the game all translate into the will to win. The will to win is about heart, soul, and character. There is nothing stronger than willpower. The will to win is psychological warfare, where the players with the most desire and passion for the game come out on top. There is no quit in the word team. Where there is desire and commitment, there will be results. The will to win is the mental game within the game. Ask for no mercy and show none! All champions have one thing in common, the will to win.

Winning starts with a philosophy. Cultivating a winning attitude is a need to succeed. Successful teams resemble each other. A team must have a good self-image and no self-doubt. A good coach and a good environment add up to a winning tradition. A winning team has confidence and swagger. A winning attitude is contagious. Every team needs a combination to succeed. That combination includes power, speed, youth, and experience. Victories are easy when everybody does his job. When a team controls the tempo, they control their own fate. Turn anger into intensity! Winning gives a team a feeling of exhilaration and pride. Expectations will evolve into excitement. Winning teaches a team how to come together for a common goal and purpose.

Motivation

Motivation is emotional energy. It is the internal desire to be the best. Motivation is making others believe what you do. Motivation is recognizing a sense of urgency. Motivation is looking forward to a challenge. Motivation is when your instincts, emotions, and intensity naturally take over. Motivation is a mental rebirth. It is when certain words inspire action. When a player is motivated, he becomes more focused.

The objective in developing a will to win is to get better, stronger, and wiser with each victory. Every game takes as much mental preparation as it does physical preparation.

Life is a marathon. Set a precedent, and live by it.

A Legend

A legend is a special breed of athlete with the ability and desire to take his game to the next level. A legend is a beloved hero and a quintessential professional. A legend is a player that has an unparalleled