The Teammate Tuesday Blog
Welcome to the Teammate Tuesday blog—Lance Loya’s collection of good teammate musings. These short, insightful pieces offer a unique glimpse into the art of being a good teammate. They are sure to improve teamwork and inspire you to become a better version of yourself.
Holding the Flashlight
My family had a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year, but the chaos of the holiday season put our house in a state of wreckage. My daughters were on break from school and seemed to take it upon themselves to play with every toy they owned....
The Year in Review
We’ve been fortunate to build a loyal following on social media and have seen that following grow again this year. Our “teammates” enjoy the inspirational thoughts we post each day, and we enjoy sharing the message. Many followers have found our...
10 Christmas Movie Good Teammates
Merry Christmas! No deep reading this week, just a fun, lighthearted list to spread a little holiday joy. Here are ten famous Christmas movie good teammates: (*Feel free to debate among yourselves…) 10. Sergeant Al Powell (Reginald VelJohnson) Die...
Chipless Motivation
Disney has been busy. Last month the company launched their Disney+ streaming service. This month, they opened Rise of the Resistance—the new Star Wars themed ride at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. And this week, they release the...
Lockdown Logic
Last week, I had an opportunity to attend a freshman English class at a high school where I was speaking. Midway through the class, the principal’s voice came over the school’s intercom, announcing the commencement of a “lockdown” drill. I have...
Playing Out of Position
Of all the unpleasant things I’ve heard parents utter from the bleachers at youth sporting events, I find one phrase to be the most unsettling: “He/She is playing him/her out of position.” The “he/she” being the coach, and the “him/her” being that...
Why Are You Thankful?
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for reflection. It’s the ideal occasion for us to pause and think about what we’re thankful for in our lives. Some families have a tradition of gathering around the dinner table and stating what each member is...
20 Useful Sports Clichés
You either love sports clichés or you hate them. I happen to love them. I think sports clichés add to the aura of sports and amplify the excitement of games. I am especially fond of sports clichés that apply to being a good teammate. Here are...
Selfishness Awareness
I was eating breakfast at a McDonald’s when I noticed a situation developing outside. The highway department was doing construction on the street in front of the restaurant and had blocked off several lanes with orange cones. The lane closures were...
Critical Instruction
Two quarterbacks suffered through similar games. Both quarterbacks played poorly. Both got booed by their fans. And both of their teams lost. Each quarterback, however, responded differently to post-game questions from the media. When asked about...
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