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Monday Motivation: Love and Dedication
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Monday Motivation: Love and Dedication

By Rhys Davies|March 6, 2023

“You can overcome anything, if and only if you love something enough.” – Lionel Messi Recent World Cup champion Lionel Messi, who is regarded as one of the best soccer...

Monday Motivation: Can You Give 110%? 
Give it Your All, All The Time?
Monday Motivation: Can You Give 110%? 

By 2aDays Staff|February 20, 2023

Giving 110% is a mindset, and for athletes, giving your all feels like a must. What this means is that you give the maximum amount of effort possible in anything...

Monday Motivation: Make Time For Fun!
Have a Ball!
Monday Motivation: Make Time For Fun!

By 2aDays Staff|February 6, 2023

The Lake Forest lacrosse team has a tradition of everyone’s parents turning the tailgate food over to the team for us to clean out. Whether it’s burgers on the grill,...

Monday Motivation: Success Is Not An Accident
Set Yourself Up For Success!
Monday Motivation: Success Is Not An Accident

By 2aDays Staff|January 30, 2023

“Success is not an accident, it is actually a choice” -Stephen Curry There have been countless examples of athletes who did not have the accolades or any sort of prestige...

Monday Motivation: How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything
Give it Your All!
Monday Motivation: How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything

By 2aDays Staff|January 23, 2023

“How you do anything is how you do everything.” I think about this quote any time I want to slack off–if you half ass anything, you will be more inclined...

Monday Motivation: Pain Makes You Stronger
No Pain, No Gain!
Monday Motivation: Pain Makes You Stronger

By 2aDays Staff|January 16, 2023

While some athletes are still in-season, other athletes are done competing for the season and others are waiting for theirs to start. Your break should be a relaxing time, but...

Monday Motivation: Don’t Say “Why Me?” Say “Try Me.”
Be Try-umphiant!
Monday Motivation: Don’t Say “Why Me?” Say “Try Me.”

By 2aDays Staff|January 9, 2023

One of my favorite phrases is “Don’t say ‘Why me?’ Say ‘try me.’” I hope you stumble upon it today and it changes your perspective, especially if you are having...

Monday Motivation: Tackle Procrastination in 2023
Don't Wait!
Monday Motivation: Tackle Procrastination in 2023

By 2aDays Staff|January 2, 2023

If it’s January 2nd and you’re already putting off making your new year’s resolutions, you might struggle with procrastination. It’s okay, putting things off can be tempting when you want...

Monday Motivation: “Don’t Count the Days–Make the Days Count”
Stay Motivated
Monday Motivation: “Don’t Count the Days–Make the Days Count”

By 2aDays Staff|December 26, 2022

“Don’t Count the Days–Make the Days Count” -Muhammad Ali It’s easy to count down when you’re looking forward to something–whether that’s the end of a semester, or a new year...

Monday Motivation: Practice Makes Perfect?
Good is Good Enough!
Monday Motivation: Practice Makes Perfect?

By 2aDays Staff|December 5, 2022

“They say ‘nobody is perfect.’ Then they say ‘practice makes perfect.’ I wish they’d make up their minds.” -Wilt Chamberlain Growing up we’re always told practice makes perfect…but does it?...

Monday Motivation: There Are No Failures, Just Discoveries
Failure is Not an Option!
Monday Motivation: There Are No Failures, Just Discoveries

By Brendan Duffy|November 28, 2022

Let’s face it, no athlete likes to fail. In fact, we spend hours in the gym all the time to make sure we’re at our best. However, at one point...

Monday Motivation: Relax and Enjoy a Team Friendsgiving
Give Thanks!
Monday Motivation: Relax and Enjoy a Team Friendsgiving

By Sydney DeNardo|November 21, 2022

Usually, Motivation Monday is all about rising up to be the best you can be. But even hard-working athletes need breaks to rest, recover, and give thanks. That’s why a...

Motivation Monday: Leadership Matters
Lead the Pack!
Motivation Monday: Leadership Matters

By 2aDays Staff|November 14, 2022

Having a leader in any group is vital, but it’s especially important on a sports team. The team needs someone to look to in times of adversity and struggle, and...

Monday Motivation: Confidence is a Mindset
Believe in Yourself!
Monday Motivation: Confidence is a Mindset

By 2aDays Staff|November 7, 2022

Take it from someone who gets performance anxiety: the mind is a powerful thing. Your mentality can lead you to think both positive and negative thoughts about yourself. So the...

Monday Motivation: Never Give Up!
Keep Going!
Monday Motivation: Never Give Up!

By Dylan Tehada|October 31, 2022

“The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win.” -Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant is a prime example of hard work and perseverance which he made manifest...

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