(STOP VIDEO AT FADE OUT.) Watch the video below with youth, then use the questions below to have a mentoring conversation with them.
Brett Gardner was overlooked and was a
walk-on because he was undersized but what did he do to make the team?
What did showing up, working hard,
proving his game, and getting more consistent and guys getting injured do for
Brett?
What two things about Brett was his dad
able to speak to? Who can speak on your behalf?
What needed to happen to Bretts “very
good skill-set”?
Brett used disappointments to motivate
him (chip on shoulder), work harder and get better, to put himself in a better
position. How do you use the disappointments you have?