MWR: Wildcats Earn Bounce-Back Road Win over Ravens, 24-16! bakerwildcats.com/sports/mwr…

WR: The Baker men come out on top of a nail-biter in the nightcap, winning via a tiebreaker, 25-24 for a Wildcats SWEEP over the Owls! N. Prado, Benton and Sample all with big wins for BU! Men wrestle next at Valley on Friday, women host Avila for a dual in Collins on Sunday!

Thank you for having me!! It was a great group of hard working individuals!

Why is having Gratitude so important? - Gratitude kills worry. - Gratitude destroys fear. - Gratitude makes you happier. - Gratitude makes you healthier. - Gratitude builds your resilience. - Gratitude changes your state of mind. Be Grateful.

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What does being TOUGH mean? - Being tough is having grit. - Being tough is facing your fears. - Being tough is showing resilience. - Being tough is being accountable. - Being tough is never backing down. - Being tough is showing composure. Be TOUGH. 💪🧠

Positive Energy is CONTAGIOUS. Winning teams have it. What does it look like? ▪️High fives ▪️Positive affirmations ▪️A loud gym ▪️Competitive spirit What it doesn’t look like: ▪️No touchpoints ▪️Negative talk ▪️A quiet gym ▪️Losers limp Bring POSITIVE ENERGY! ⚡️

Pat Summitt said, “My parents taught me a long time ago that you win in life with people, and that's important because if you hang with winners, you stand a great chance of being a winner.” Who you hang with matters! Here are 5 takeaways for us all... 1: Value Relationships - Recognize the importance of relationships in your life. Surround yourself with positive and supportive individuals who share your goals and values. 2: Choose Your Circle Wisely - Be selective about the people you surround yourself with. Opt for individuals who inspire, motivate, and challenge you to work for your goals and grow as a person. 3: Learn from Winners - Associate with individuals who have achieved success in their respective fields. By learning from winners, you increase your chances of achieving success in your own athletic pursuits. 4: Team Dynamics Matter - Understand that success extends beyond individual accomplishments. Emphasize the value of teamwork, collaboration, and creating a positive team environment. 5: Influence of Environment - Your environment plays a critical role in shaping who you become. By creating a supportive and winning environment, you significantly increase your ability to thrive and succeed. Always remember, you are the average of the 5 people you hang with the most. You control your huddle. Choose wisely! _____ Follow me @gregberge for more actionable ideas on coaching, leadership, and personal growth. Join 10,000 others and subscribe to my free weekly newsletter, 🏆 Great Teams Better Leaders 123. Find the link in my profile above.

I don’t know who needs to hear this but LET YOUR DAUGHTER WRESTLE!

One thing I really struggle with is when people say this generation coming up is weak or soft. I’ll tell you one thing. Never have my failures been put on full display minutes or even seconds after they happened with the world commenting on it. When I played sports I had to wait until Thursday to see the local paper and even at that it didn’t have my strikeout record or that I went 0-3. It didn’t have a video or comments below it saying I didn’t deserve to be there, what happened to me, or how could I have let that happen? It’s not just wrestling it is all sports. These kids are held up on a pedestal of perfection for the amusement and entertainment of hoping to catch them fall. And before you guys ( my super fans) say “oh are you saying we shouldn’t post anything”- no I’m not saying that. I’m simply saying the next time you want to call someone in this generation weak or soft for the struggles they have, remember more than half of you commenting on them never have had your faults, failures, or defeats put on full public display. I know I didn’t. Even when Doug didn’t achieve what he wanted in the Olympics I had to actually search out message boards to read the horrible comments. I don’t have to search anything now. I can open any social media and not even be looking for it. I applaud all athletes that are brave enough to step out there knowing most times the wins are noted and the losses are highlighted. Another reason why your identity cannot be wrapped up in your results or the things you do.

Huge news for girls wrestling in Oklahoma as the Oklahoma Coaches Association will now officially host girls wrestling as a part of the All-State games! owrestle.com/oklahoma-coache…

"Do you wait until you have a cavity to go to the dentist? Then why would you just assume the only reason people go to therapy is because they have a problem?"- @schwabwrestling Couldn't love this man more for the truth he speaks and the vulnerability he shows especially if he knows it could make a difference to someone else.

Just finished my Teal certification yesterday! It was great!

John Wooden said, “Make Each Day Your Masterpiece.” - We are only here for a short while. - Nothing is guaranteed. - Make the most of each and every day we are given. Here are 8 Ways to Make Each Day Your Masterpiece. 1: Live in the Present Don’t get hung up on your past failures or successes. Don’t obsess about the future.  Put your focus on today. Make today a great day. Live for the day. There are no guarantees in life. 2: Focus on the Process The process is the prize. Don’t worry about the outcome. Focus on the grind, the day-to-day. Trust the process in all you do. 3: Build Strong “Daily Habits” Habits Win. Start small with easy habits. Build momentum. Practice Newton's First Law. Set your process in motion through good, simple daily habits. They will lead to great things. 4: Be Reflective Self-evaluate and reflect often. Focus on being the best you can be and be open to continuous improvement. 5: Show Gratitude Be thankful for all that you have. Grateful people are happy people. 6: Embrace Failure Failure is a mindset. Do not let it immobilize you. It is how we grow. Have a growth mindset and view failure as a growth opportunity. 7: Be an Energy Giver Your energy is contagious. Positive energy givers exude confidence. They make others better. 8: Work Hard Nothing else is needed. No Deposit - No Return. Do your best each and every day and be satisfied with your best effort. ----- Follow me @gregberge for Actionable Ideas on Coaching, Leadership, Culture, and Teams.

Nine habits of highly successful athletes: 1. Showing up early 2. Listening to coaches 3. Working hard 4. Thinking positive 5. Putting the team first 6. Studying film 7. Eating healthy 8. Practicing rest and recovery 9. Going to sleep early

Let’s gggooooo!!!!

92,003 in attendance. @HuskerVB breaks the world record for the largest crowd ever at a women’s sporting event 👏 @espnW | #ThatsaW

It’s been a while since I’ve shared about mental health and to be honest I don’t know why I’m sharing this other than deep down somewhere under the lies telling me I’m alone, I know I am not. ________________ He says, “How was therapy? “ I text back: Some days I leave thinking, why do I go? And should it be this hard? If I can’t feel or see the change I desire in me or others, is it worth the time I put in? I drive home and my heart and brain are in a tug of war- who will control the day? My brain first argues saying you’re so privilaged. You are making mountains out of molehills. Look around you- is anyone else complaining or working so hard to fix something others would view as not broken? You need to suck It up and do more. My Heart ( constantly fighting for a future that says look at us for making it this far) says maybe you should do less, just act happy, and be around to do whatever is asked by anyone else…… That will make your life easier. And in my unhealthiest state…..my tired, exhausted brain yells back some days …..if you weren’t here that would make their life easier. For so long I have relied on my worth to come from what I’m able to provide to someone. If I’m needed, I’m valuable. If I’m praised, I’m good. And if I perform to the best of their expectations, I’m irreplacable. I was a long time athlete, in a constant performance driven environment. The thing is there wasn’t something spcificially I can say made me be this way. I truly feel regardless of sports I would have been a person with an expectation of perfection and goals of constant high perfromance. Sports however gave it an avenue to run, a way to grow, and constant fuel. Praise = Good, Criticism = Bad. This didn’t end when I stopped competing. It actually just manifested itself in other areas. You began to seek that praise from friends or peers or social media that at one time was soley given out based on your performance on the field. Praise meant you had value and when you struggle to feel worth, you will hang on to any amount of value that is given to you even if it’s from the mouths of strangers you’ve never met. A seratoin boost if you will, one that you will innately chase the rest of your life. There’s a reason so many athletes struggle when they are done competing. You go from a feeling of untouchable, prestige, and held in high regard to just another guy or girl headed to work. For those of us that enter motherhood- all of the sudden all identity is stripped away and you’re not even sure who you are anymore. Most don’t know you by your name, just ( insert kid’s name)’s Mom. It is both a blessing and a curse to be so overly aware. As women we are taught from an early age to consider others before ourselves and we fall into a cycle of them before me. We do not rest well because rarely are we afforded the time to rest. We are slow to free ourselves from other’s false presumptions because our value has been innately given to us from others, so why wouldn’t we believe their falisities along with other truths. To be honest some days I feel like I’m reaching for something that no one else needs. I can’t quite verbalize what I want, but I can’t shut my brain off from feeling an emptiness at times from lacking something I need. I never understood shame until Brene Brown explained,” Guilt says I did something bad, Shame says I am bad. For women Shame is do it all, do it perfect, and never let them see you sweat.” Based on this, If I thought guilt was surrounding me, shame was engulfing me. So if you’re like me in a season of fighting guilt for not doing all the things while feeling shame for not being all the things just know I see you. I think it’s important we don’t just share our good, but we also share our hard. Everyone deserves to own their hard without the pressure of comparing it to someone else’s. Life doesn’t get easier, we learn to “handle hard better. “- Kara Lawson.

8 Steps to Leadership 1. Leadership is about trust 2. Culture is the foundation 3. Be comfortable addressing conflict 4. Be a clear and concise communicator 5. Be self-aware 6. Have a continuous improvement mindset 7. Follow the 80/20 rule 8. Keep a balance

What does being “Coachable” look like? ▪️No excuses ▪️Being humble ▪️Accept criticism ▪️Growth mindset ▪️Listen with your eyes ▪️Good body language ▪️Nodding when listening ▪️Always looking to improve ▪️Leave your ego at the door ▪️Seek feedback from the coach What else?