Nick Saban is one of the most successful coaches in sports history.
He’s captured numerous championships, and one of the big reasons why is due to the mindset that he instills in his players.
One approach that he has constantly developed is that of focusing on the next play. This excerpt from his book does a good job summing up that philosophy:
Every time you think of winning the national championship, stop. Instead, think of what you need to do to dominate your opponent for the next sixty minutes.
His teams are always expected to win championships, and it’s this focused approach that allows them to gain an edge over their opponents due to the laser-like focus on every play.
It’s important to have a vision for where we want to go and what we want to achieve.
But, to get there, it’s all about taking the next step and dominating the next play.