Performance Culture

Creating a Culture of Performance

As student athletes at George Washington we all strive for Respect, Determination, and Commitment in our lives.  We work hard on the field, in the weight room, and the classroom.  But what happens when we get home at the end of the day? When we wake up in the morning and when we go home at the end of the semester.  Great athletes and great teams often find success through creating a culture around their sport and this should extend to athletic performance as well.  Don’t let your hard work go to waste because you neglect your body when you aren’t engaged in your sport.  This year let’s all strive to create a culture of performance in our lives:

Eating Right   

Maintaining good nutrition is critical for human performance, not only in athletics but in the classroom as well.  It should be a focal point for every one of you, and something we can achieve together.  Absorb the information you read in this blog, throughout our facilities, and always seek out the healthy option.  In doing so let’s make sure we are their to support each other in making these decisions as well.  As a team find ways to eat right.  Have team dinners, meet for breakfast and lunch at healthy restaurants and always make sure everyone is held accountable for what they’re eating.

Rest and Recreation

Like nutrition, proper rest can significantly improve your ability to succeed in life.  Life as a student athlete is demanding and resting and recovering properly will help you stay strong throughout the year.  Seek out recovery strategies, ask your coaches for advice on how to properly recover and help ensure you and your fellow Colonials are recovering right.  On weekends and school breaks find or create social activities that promote recovery NOT impede it.  Get moving, go hiking, dancing, bowling you get my gist. Finally find or create activities that avoid alcohol. It is one of the most detrimental substances to rest and your health around.

Ultimately we are all here to succeed and help each other succeed.  Don’t lose the determination to do so, respect your bodies day in and day out, and stay committed to working hard and improving at your sport and within your lives.