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The Power of Mentorship in Sports: Unlocking Your True Potential
When I first stepped onto the field as a young athlete, I had dreams bigger than the sky. But dreams alone don’t win games or build champions. What truly changed my game was the guidance, support, and wisdom from someone who had been there before me. That’s the magic of mentorship in sports! It’s not just about skills or drills; it’s about transformation, growth, and unlocking your true potential. Let me take you on a journey through the incredible impact mentorship can have

Khary Bailey-Smith
2 hours ago3 min read


Building Resilience Through Key Life Skills Training
When I first started my journey in sports, I quickly realized that talent alone wasn’t enough. The real game-changer? Resilience. That unshakable ability to bounce back from setbacks, stay focused under pressure, and keep pushing forward no matter what. And guess what? Resilience isn’t something you’re just born with. It’s something you build, nurture, and strengthen. How? By practicing key life skills . Let me take you through why resilience is crucial, how practicing life

Khary Bailey-Smith
4 days ago4 min read


GameDay vol.4 - Determination
What a performance we delivered on Friday night, under the lights! We won in dominating fashion, and I would love to have that experience every day. The game was incredible! Despite all the adversity we faced—the bus being late, the challenges of a short week to prepare, the freezing visitors' locker room in that ice-cold hockey rink, and that long walk to the field—we showed up ready to fight from the very first whistle. Facing Adversity Head-On Each of you faced those obsta

Khary Bailey-Smith
Oct 15, 20253 min read


What a Win! You Boys Deserved It!
Acknowledging Our Journey What a win! You boys deserved it! While we took home the victory, we were supposed to dominate them like we are capable of. No one in our league can stop us if we play smart, sound, physical football. We played well, but good is simply not good enough! First, let’s give credit where it’s due. Kudos to our opponent for hanging in there and keeping us on our heels early in the game. They challenged us, and I respect the fight they brought to the field.

Khary Bailey-Smith
Oct 5, 20252 min read


GameDay vol.2 - Together
Hey team, After today’s game, I need you to hear me loud and clear… we left a lot on that field. We made mental mistakes, and at times,...

Khary Bailey-Smith
Sep 27, 20252 min read


GameDay vol.1
As we stand here after Week 1, I want you to feel the weight of this moment. Every drop of sweat shed, every bruise earned, and every...

Khary Bailey-Smith
Sep 20, 20252 min read


This or That?
In a world obsessed with specialization, it's time to challenge the notion that focusing solely on one sport is the key to success. As a...

Khary Bailey-Smith
Jul 23, 20251 min read


The Power of Empathy and Integrity
As high school athletes, you face a variety of challenges, both on and off the field or court. Conflicts can arise due to competition,...

Khary Bailey-Smith
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Choose Your Circle Wisely
If you consider yourself a leader or want to be, this is for you.

Khary Bailey-Smith
May 29, 20253 min read


Embracing the Wait
In the world of sports, timing can make or break a play and set the direction of someone's career. For many athletes, the wait to be...

Khary Bailey-Smith
Apr 29, 20252 min read


This one is personal...
Here is my personal statement written for my graduate school application. It is a short collection of my reflections and aspirations. As...

Khary Bailey-Smith
Aug 16, 20242 min read


My whole first year of college ball was the opposite of my expectations...
Growing up I always attributed my morals and decision making skills to just being observant and cautious. I knew what was right, and what...

Khary Bailey-Smith
Aug 9, 20244 min read


Make sure they see it through better than I did...
The topic of this post was supposed to be complacency, but something in my personal life came up and shifted my focus. Lately I have been...

Khary Bailey-Smith
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Maintaining focus takes practice, but the payoff is immense...
As I am watching the track events take place at the Olympic games I started to think about my feelings before a big race and my short...

Khary Bailey-Smith
Aug 4, 20241 min read


Visualization
When you think of your future what do you see? What about TooMorrow? What about today? Throughout my life I have met a vast amount of...

Khary Bailey-Smith
Nov 7, 20231 min read
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