Grit, Gratitude, and Discipline with Coach Masaki Matsumoto

What do you do when life keeps throwing rocks at you?

For many athletes, the difference between giving up and leveling up lies in your mindset. In Episode 35, Coach Masaki Matsumoto, head football coach at Lincoln High School in Tacoma, shares the strategies he’s used to guide his players through challenges on and off the field.

 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to stay focused and build resilience when life gets tough.
• The power of the E+R=O formula: Event + Response = Outcome.
• Why gratitude is essential for staying grounded and motivated.
• How finding your “why” can transform your performance.
• What it takes to turn challenges into opportunities and build a championship mentality.

 

Coach Matsumoto’s lessons go beyond the game, helping athletes discover their purpose, stay focused, and thrive in tough environments. Whether you’re chasing a scholarship or leveling up your mindset, this episode will set you on the path to success.

 

Connect with Coach Matsumoto:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsumoto20/
• Twitter: https://x.com/coachmatsumoto

 

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