Mary “Kroc” Burns
@iamthekroc.bsky.social
The life coach for athletes and coaches.
Owner of Resilient Athletic Mindset
Teacher, Coach, writer, mom, wife and sports junkie.
Owner of Resilient Athletic Mindset
Teacher, Coach, writer, mom, wife and sports junkie.
You can't become an elite athlete without unwavering belief in yourself. If you don't truly believe you can reach that level, you never will #athletemindset
September 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
You can't become an elite athlete without unwavering belief in yourself. If you don't truly believe you can reach that level, you never will #athletemindset
Pay attention to the actions you are taking today to improve
Each day provides you with opportunities to create positive momentum toward your goals.
Each day you have choices.
Each day you are responsible for being resilient in your pursuit of your goals.
#athleticmindset
#athlete #coach
Each day provides you with opportunities to create positive momentum toward your goals.
Each day you have choices.
Each day you are responsible for being resilient in your pursuit of your goals.
#athleticmindset
#athlete #coach
May 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Pay attention to the actions you are taking today to improve
Each day provides you with opportunities to create positive momentum toward your goals.
Each day you have choices.
Each day you are responsible for being resilient in your pursuit of your goals.
#athleticmindset
#athlete #coach
Each day provides you with opportunities to create positive momentum toward your goals.
Each day you have choices.
Each day you are responsible for being resilient in your pursuit of your goals.
#athleticmindset
#athlete #coach
Do not remain quiet within the complacent state of mediocrity.
Today…
Be purposeful.
Be determined.
Be honorable and respectful
Be loyal
Be wise
Be brave
Be resilient
#mindset
#wednesdayswarrior
#athleticmindset
#athlete
#resilient
#coach
Today…
Be purposeful.
Be determined.
Be honorable and respectful
Be loyal
Be wise
Be brave
Be resilient
#mindset
#wednesdayswarrior
#athleticmindset
#athlete
#resilient
#coach
May 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Do not remain quiet within the complacent state of mediocrity.
Today…
Be purposeful.
Be determined.
Be honorable and respectful
Be loyal
Be wise
Be brave
Be resilient
#mindset
#wednesdayswarrior
#athleticmindset
#athlete
#resilient
#coach
Today…
Be purposeful.
Be determined.
Be honorable and respectful
Be loyal
Be wise
Be brave
Be resilient
#mindset
#wednesdayswarrior
#athleticmindset
#athlete
#resilient
#coach
If you are an athlete who blames others for failures but takes credit for the successes then you are doing it wrong.
#athleticmindset
#athlete
#mindset
#resilient
#athleticmindset
#athlete
#mindset
#resilient
May 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
If you are an athlete who blames others for failures but takes credit for the successes then you are doing it wrong.
#athleticmindset
#athlete
#mindset
#resilient
#athleticmindset
#athlete
#mindset
#resilient
In order to achieve a higher level in your athletic performance/career, your first action must be belief.
April 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
In order to achieve a higher level in your athletic performance/career, your first action must be belief.
If you are wondering what a coach is like, ask them what their coaching philosophy is as well as their vision for their team. If they struggle to answer, they will probably struggle in coaching you.
April 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
If you are wondering what a coach is like, ask them what their coaching philosophy is as well as their vision for their team. If they struggle to answer, they will probably struggle in coaching you.
“Pay attention to when you are choosing to do what other people are avoiding to do.”—Dr Coleen Hacker
April 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
“Pay attention to when you are choosing to do what other people are avoiding to do.”—Dr Coleen Hacker
One sign of a good coach is that they talk to their team in terms they understand
April 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
One sign of a good coach is that they talk to their team in terms they understand
What makes you a distinct member of your team?
You must be able to answer this if you want to be an above average. Know what makes you stand out. Know what gifts you have to give #athlete
You must be able to answer this if you want to be an above average. Know what makes you stand out. Know what gifts you have to give #athlete
March 30, 2025 at 1:28 AM
What makes you a distinct member of your team?
You must be able to answer this if you want to be an above average. Know what makes you stand out. Know what gifts you have to give #athlete
You must be able to answer this if you want to be an above average. Know what makes you stand out. Know what gifts you have to give #athlete
Elite #Athletes Understand:
What motivates them
What makes them unique
That losses are teaching moments
That they should never be
satisfied with mediocrity
That they should always be challenged.
That they should be #RESILIENT
What motivates them
What makes them unique
That losses are teaching moments
That they should never be
satisfied with mediocrity
That they should always be challenged.
That they should be #RESILIENT
March 18, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Elite #Athletes Understand:
What motivates them
What makes them unique
That losses are teaching moments
That they should never be
satisfied with mediocrity
That they should always be challenged.
That they should be #RESILIENT
What motivates them
What makes them unique
That losses are teaching moments
That they should never be
satisfied with mediocrity
That they should always be challenged.
That they should be #RESILIENT
Confidence is easily
found after a success
But those who are resilient
find ways to climb back
even stronger after
a misstep, loss
or even failure.
Be resilient. #confidence #athleticmindset #Mindset #coaching #Resilience #success #sports #athletes
found after a success
But those who are resilient
find ways to climb back
even stronger after
a misstep, loss
or even failure.
Be resilient. #confidence #athleticmindset #Mindset #coaching #Resilience #success #sports #athletes
February 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Confidence is easily
found after a success
But those who are resilient
find ways to climb back
even stronger after
a misstep, loss
or even failure.
Be resilient. #confidence #athleticmindset #Mindset #coaching #Resilience #success #sports #athletes
found after a success
But those who are resilient
find ways to climb back
even stronger after
a misstep, loss
or even failure.
Be resilient. #confidence #athleticmindset #Mindset #coaching #Resilience #success #sports #athletes
Was the legacy that you want to build for yourself visible in your actions today?
February 27, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Was the legacy that you want to build for yourself visible in your actions today?
Walnut Hills leads MND at the half 28-20 SW Ohio girls basketball regional semi final
#basketball
#basketball
February 27, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Walnut Hills leads MND at the half 28-20 SW Ohio girls basketball regional semi final
#basketball
#basketball
To be successful
you must understand
the difference between
confidence and mentality.
Confidence is a feeling
Mentality is an attitude
Your confidence can very from day to day
But your mentality is
what is going to push you
to success. #mentality #confidence #mindset #athleticmindset
you must understand
the difference between
confidence and mentality.
Confidence is a feeling
Mentality is an attitude
Your confidence can very from day to day
But your mentality is
what is going to push you
to success. #mentality #confidence #mindset #athleticmindset
February 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
To be successful
you must understand
the difference between
confidence and mentality.
Confidence is a feeling
Mentality is an attitude
Your confidence can very from day to day
But your mentality is
what is going to push you
to success. #mentality #confidence #mindset #athleticmindset
you must understand
the difference between
confidence and mentality.
Confidence is a feeling
Mentality is an attitude
Your confidence can very from day to day
But your mentality is
what is going to push you
to success. #mentality #confidence #mindset #athleticmindset
Wearing my late Father’s heavy flannel shirt while Chris Cornell’s song “Seasons” playing is all the emotional support I need this morning. Comfort. Now time to win the day.
February 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Wearing my late Father’s heavy flannel shirt while Chris Cornell’s song “Seasons” playing is all the emotional support I need this morning. Comfort. Now time to win the day.
You must know that your confidence level is always changing. It is never consistently perfect.
How you respond to your changes of #confidence matters.
How you respond to your changes of #confidence matters.
February 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
You must know that your confidence level is always changing. It is never consistently perfect.
How you respond to your changes of #confidence matters.
How you respond to your changes of #confidence matters.
Even “strong” people struggle with
Asking for help
Knowing when to reset
Celebrating small wins
Resting
But learning to do these things with purpose is essential for your success
Be coachable. Be resilient.
#athleticmindset #coaching #athlete #mindset #success
Asking for help
Knowing when to reset
Celebrating small wins
Resting
But learning to do these things with purpose is essential for your success
Be coachable. Be resilient.
#athleticmindset #coaching #athlete #mindset #success
February 25, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Even “strong” people struggle with
Asking for help
Knowing when to reset
Celebrating small wins
Resting
But learning to do these things with purpose is essential for your success
Be coachable. Be resilient.
#athleticmindset #coaching #athlete #mindset #success
Asking for help
Knowing when to reset
Celebrating small wins
Resting
But learning to do these things with purpose is essential for your success
Be coachable. Be resilient.
#athleticmindset #coaching #athlete #mindset #success
There’s a difference between being intense and being out of control.
Do not lose control and cost you or your team the chance for success
#athleticmindset #mindset #athletes #success #sports
Do not lose control and cost you or your team the chance for success
#athleticmindset #mindset #athletes #success #sports
February 25, 2025 at 3:19 AM
There’s a difference between being intense and being out of control.
Do not lose control and cost you or your team the chance for success
#athleticmindset #mindset #athletes #success #sports
Do not lose control and cost you or your team the chance for success
#athleticmindset #mindset #athletes #success #sports
To be a consistent successful elite athlete, you must have belief that you can achieve this.
You have to have belief in yourself.
This is non-negotiable.
#success #mindset #mondaymotivation #sports #athlete #athleticmindset
You have to have belief in yourself.
This is non-negotiable.
#success #mindset #mondaymotivation #sports #athlete #athleticmindset
February 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
To be a consistent successful elite athlete, you must have belief that you can achieve this.
You have to have belief in yourself.
This is non-negotiable.
#success #mindset #mondaymotivation #sports #athlete #athleticmindset
You have to have belief in yourself.
This is non-negotiable.
#success #mindset #mondaymotivation #sports #athlete #athleticmindset
Conversation with tween daughter:
Me: move I need my flannel
K: you are wearing a flannel
Me: it’s a 2 flannel day
K: you are obsessed with flannels
What happens when you were in high school in 1992 and from NW Ohio 😂
Embrace the emotional support flannel
Me: move I need my flannel
K: you are wearing a flannel
Me: it’s a 2 flannel day
K: you are obsessed with flannels
What happens when you were in high school in 1992 and from NW Ohio 😂
Embrace the emotional support flannel
February 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Conversation with tween daughter:
Me: move I need my flannel
K: you are wearing a flannel
Me: it’s a 2 flannel day
K: you are obsessed with flannels
What happens when you were in high school in 1992 and from NW Ohio 😂
Embrace the emotional support flannel
Me: move I need my flannel
K: you are wearing a flannel
Me: it’s a 2 flannel day
K: you are obsessed with flannels
What happens when you were in high school in 1992 and from NW Ohio 😂
Embrace the emotional support flannel
Resilient athletes understand that they need to continue to practice what they are good at combined with aggressively improving the areas where they are weak—from my upcoming book, “The Resilient Athlete”
#coaching #resilience #mindset #athleticmindset #athletes #wbb #athletes
#coaching #resilience #mindset #athleticmindset #athletes #wbb #athletes
February 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Resilient athletes understand that they need to continue to practice what they are good at combined with aggressively improving the areas where they are weak—from my upcoming book, “The Resilient Athlete”
#coaching #resilience #mindset #athleticmindset #athletes #wbb #athletes
#coaching #resilience #mindset #athleticmindset #athletes #wbb #athletes
“People with initiative move forward without fear of failure even though they might make mistakes or fail” Coach John Wooden
Don’t be complacent —be #resilient.
#mindset #coaching #athleticmindset #mindset #athlete
Don’t be complacent —be #resilient.
#mindset #coaching #athleticmindset #mindset #athlete
February 20, 2025 at 2:26 AM
“People with initiative move forward without fear of failure even though they might make mistakes or fail” Coach John Wooden
Don’t be complacent —be #resilient.
#mindset #coaching #athleticmindset #mindset #athlete
Don’t be complacent —be #resilient.
#mindset #coaching #athleticmindset #mindset #athlete
What are your actions going to be today that either create positive momentum towards success or sustain momentum towards success #athlete #coach #athleticmindset #mindset #momentum
February 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM
What are your actions going to be today that either create positive momentum towards success or sustain momentum towards success #athlete #coach #athleticmindset #mindset #momentum