ONE WORD to describe success in football

HUSTLE

recitivism (that means the kids come back)

Calande- way too hard to pronounce... but yeah it works!

I would have to go with discipline!

COMMITMENT

Tradition

Coach Calande's word should be........cheating

Why? Because he has used 3 different words in this thread...... LOL

confidence

Cheater!!!! LOL

That was for coach C. Not describing success.....although???

responsible

team work

DESIRE

Loyalty

PASSION -- applies to an emotion that is deeply stirring or ungovernable ; intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction; a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept; intense emotion compelling action

CONVICTION

Great stuff Coach Huey. I love that word - Passion! Ok, fellas this thread is in my wheel house, so forgive me as usual for expounding a little.

Another way I try to build on this concept of passion and Conviction:

PASSION - "passio" latin root-- sufferings of Christ
desciption of what He suffered on behalf of those He loved and sacrificed for.

Something I highlight to the athletes without trying to be preachy, or religious, is the question that arises from this intense example of self-sacrifice.

In light of this other concept of passion, "suffering on behalf of those we love,"

"Gentlemen, evaluate the true depth of your passion by asking yourself, What are you willing to suffer on behalf of those you claim to care so much about on this team?"

Little heavy I know, but passion is a powerful word and you guys started it.

I think a high standard should be held in defining it, because while emotion is a great asset, and certainly is an evidence of passion, I think, on a deeper level, it is borne of adversity,and has a significant volitional[act of the will] element.

Hence, That word CONVICTION is a critical part of your definition.

I understand the brute power of feeling, but all too often, I see many of my players living more off the flash fire of momentary explosive emotion fueled by petty ambition, anger issues, and stupid offenses, rather than the deeper understanding of being willing to suffer on behalf of their brothers.

That is a decision based on thought and consideration of the cost of real passion. A conviction about what matters most in the heart. I tell them that then, and only then, can their real emotions run free, because the decision to "sell out" has already been made for reasons beyond emotion in the will, and those emotions cannot be thwarted by circumstances, bad calls, or the like.

Conviction, the core of passion.

I'll take raw emotion as a start, but I am going after their hearts. If I can get them to take that next step to decide for conviction, then, in a sense, my passion, and conviction will have been fulfilled. That to me is success. They will take that conviction and passion into their lives as men, and hopefully all the way to the grave.

Thanks for your patience as I went beyond the "one word."