<p>Navybound,</p>
<p>NEVER SETTLE… You said you were going back to track, “most likely on the JV team.” As Time2 has indicated this is a VERY competitive school. Your not going to be able to just lay down and settle at the Academy, your going to work your mind and body harder than you ever thought possible. If your going to go for this then grab hold and be as competitive as possible each and every day. </p>
<p>If your going back to track set your sights high and be competitive. Do not settle for “most likely on the JV team.” If you go into it with that thought than that is what you will earn. </p>
<p>I have coached for 16 years, 10 at a competitive level for kids. Go to your coach on Monday and talk to him / her about their team expectations and let them know that your goal is to support the team, their goals, and that you want to earn your varsity letter. </p>
<p>We all have walls in our lives that “WE THINK” we can’t go through, around or over because our minds can work against us. It will shock you once you reach down inside yourself and do something you did not think was possible. Control your outcome by fighting what you think is difficult by remaining positive and in control. </p>
<p>If your coach wants to see you run the mile in 8min on day 1, practice now and do the mile in 7:40. If the coach wants 5 push-ups practice now and on day 1 give him / her 10. You have to push through each and every day. March to your own drum beat and don’t worry about what your friends are doing. This brings me to leadership and following. The Academy wants leadership. Even if your not the best out there you can still lead and motivate. Be humble, accept humility and failure and make them your greatest accomplishments. </p>
<p>A coach sees more than you think!!</p>
<p>Find that inner strength that your mind hold back. If you settle now, you will settle later. NEVER SETTLE…</p>