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For Athletes: Increase the Probability of Success

We like to think that if we put in the work, success will follow. But reality doesn't always play by those rules.

The hardest worker doesn't always win.

The team that does everything right can still fall short.

The reality is that in some cases, someone seems to get the break with half the effort.

It's frustrating, but the truth is that success isn't something we're owed; it's something we position ourselves for.

Instead of asking, "Do I deserve success?" a better question might be, "Am I building the habits that increase the probability of success?"

Action step of the week: Pick one small action that increases your odds of success and do it every day for 7 days. The goal isn’t to deserve success; it’s to build the behaviors that make success more likely.

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For Coaches: Conveying

One of the best ways to build a relationship of trust with your players is to help them feel seen and understood. A simple strategy to do this is called conveying—a closed-loop technique in which you reflect your understanding of their situation or feelings. You’re not agreeing or disagreeing with what they are experiencing; you’re checking to see if you’re reading them right.

There are two ways to do this:

Intellectual conveying: Reflect the context or facts—“I understand you’re not getting the reps you want, could that be the source of your frustration?"

Emotional conveying: Reflect how they might feel — “I imagine it's frustrating not to see the results despite all the effort you're putting in. Is that safe to say?”

Then you pause and let them respond. That’s when they clarify what’s actually going on. And once you understand their reality, you can coach them more effectively. Conveying helps players feel valued, opens the door to honest communication, and puts you in the best position to lead.

Action step of the week: Choose one athlete or assistant coach and practice conveying during your next conversation. Convey to them what you think their situation (intellectual conveying) or feelings (emotional conveying). Then pause and let them correct or confirm what you said.

The goal isn’t to be right. The goal is to understand. Do this once a day this week and watch how quickly trust and clarity improve.

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For Parents: Praise + Curiosity

A simple way to help your child compound success is to praise, then be curious. Praise alone feels good, but praise followed by curiosity helps your child understand why they succeeded. You can help them highlight the repeatable habits, decisions, and behaviors that led to their success.

Instead of stopping at “Good job,” add a question that helps them reflect. For example:

“You had a great attitude today. What did you do differently to have such a noticeable change?”
“You played really well. What do you think helped you play at such a high level today?”
“You gave great effort today. Was something in particular that made you push harder?”

When you combine praise with curiosity, you teach your child to notice their process rather than just the outcome. It strengthens your relationship with each other, builds self-confidence, and helps them learn how to repeat their success.

Action step of the week: The next time you praise your child, follow it with a curiosity question. Keep it simple: “You did [insert behavior] really well today. What helped you do that?” The more you do this, the more you may notice your child becoming more aware of their effort, attitude, and habits.

Announcement: I'd love to support you, coaches!

I’m putting together a 4-week cohort specifically for sports coaches interested in joining others in leadership development. We’ll dig into the same frameworks I use with coaches at the professional level (MLB, NBA, NFL, PGA, ATP, etc.), helping you build a championship-level culture, connect deeper with your players, and communicate with clarity and confidence.

I want my newsletter friends (you) to get the first crack at available slots before I open it up to the public -- I'll announce any open slots to my social media following beginning Tuesday. I want to keep the group as small as possible so we can really get to know each other.

Fee: $1,000

Dates (4 Sessions):

• November 24
• December 1
• December 8
• December 15

Times: There will be two cohorts:

• 9:00am - 10:30am EST (USA)
• 9:00pm - 10:30pm EST (USA)

Payment:

• ​Pay here if you want to attend the morning cohort (9:00am-10:30am EST)​
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Process:Once you select the cohort time that works for you, and pay I will ball you directly to discuss how we can provide the most value during our time together. I

he topics we will cover are: creating a high-performance culture and leadership, personal development, staff development, decision-making, and more.Y

fter payment is received, you will receive a Zoom link to the cohort. After each session, you will receive a link to the recording.
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You can respond to this email (jsua@pagpros.com) if you have any questions.

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