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Spring, change of season

Change of season means fresh ideas and  new challenges ...
This past 2 weeks has been equally challenging and rewarding, with a snow trip following Uni nationals week proving to be equally refreshing and enjoyable, with its own challenges in tacking the mountain with my board (as of now unused) which now has plenty of new dings to show for my efforts. Some incredible scenery which seemed almost unreal, out of a dream, with a fresh snowfall overnight, to a perfect blue sky the next day. Taranaki falls was amazing, and made coming back to auckland a challenge, though I realized I missed this familiar little suburb more than I guessed... plus my own bed.

Athlete development has been great this week just past. With a shaky start to week, and a tough decision over the weekend was stuck in a hole that took over all parts of life... was able to climb out and give my best efforts on the school group days, proving to be very rewarding and satisfying, putting new skills into practice and helping kids learn important stuff about being active.

Keep you mind set

And you heart strong... Focus this week on being in control of now, creating certainty and purpose to my action and leaving out any chance for doubt, ride your own bike, don't try steer others or let others steer you.
This is the challenging part for me, peer pressure has always swayed me, need to catch myself and let go of fear. What others think will seem important in present, but will be forgotten, but your decisions my not.
My mind is set on being a better coach and teammate for AD, and a better player and teammate for this coming mixed and men's season. Get out with individual practice 3-4 times per week, next one on Sunday. Also arriving with spring is getting the mixtape club going, and learning as a musician to bring enjoyment and connection with friends.
Knowing when to work hard, "switch on" when I've got the resources to, and knowing when to relax deeply and rejuvenate is at the center of it all and will be the defining test for me, and how much I achieve this semester, for the rest of the year, and what follows.

Being the best I can be...  Ultimate, pathway to be a great youth coach
Satisfaction, fufilment and enjoyment... Music, gymnastics,

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