BECAUSE NICE MATTERS:

From the field to the office and classroom

Presented by: Mallory Holtman-Fletcher

Motivational Speaker

Head Softball Coach, Central Washington University

WHO I AM….

MOM

ATHLETE

COACH

My support staff: Family, Friends, Coaches

(Do not let age fool you)

How do you want to be remembered?

• Sports/extracurricular activities can represent a moment in your life but the type of person you are can last a lifetime.

• Extracurricular activities should be a catalyst for the rest of your life.

• Why sports/extracurricular activities can help shape a better legacy

CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT OF KINDNESS

• Starts at a young age• Responsibility shifts throughout our lives from family to

coaches to teachers and many more• Create ‘teachable’ moments• Let everyone know they are capable of greatness and

compassion at the same time• Create expectations in your environment: STANDARDS

IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A MENTOR AND BEING ONE

HOW IT HELPS IN CREATING A ‘NICE’ ATMOSPHERE

LITTLE THINGS GO A LONG WAY

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS CAN TURN A PERSON’S DAY AROUND

STRIVE TO INSPIRE A CHAIN OF POSITIVE EVENTS

ATHLETICS AND THE REAL WORLD

MOTIVATION

FRIENDS

COMPETITION

NEW EXPERIENCES

BRAIN POWER

HEALTH

STRESS RELIEF

LEADERSHIP

TEAMWORK

HARD WORK

EXPERIENCE SUCCESS AND FAILURE

CONFIDENCE

LEARNING TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES