Your Acronym Might Not Mean What You Think It Does
I’ve seen it in my own coaching career — you fall in love with an acronym.
It’s catchy. It fits your vision. It looks great on a t-shirt or a locker room wall.
But here’s the problem: just because you say it doesn’t mean your program is living it. Without intentional teaching, without connecting it to real-life scenarios, that acronym can quietly undercut the very culture you’re trying to build.
That’s what my newest Medium article digs into: the hidden flaws in our beloved motivational acronyms and how to make sure they’re building — not breaking — your team’s culture.
Coach’s Prompt:
Pick one acronym you use in your program. Ask yourself: “Would my players live this out if there was no scoreboard?”
Player’s Prompt:
Think about the words your team uses to define itself. Which one actually shows up in your actions — and which one is just on the poster?
