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2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE REVIEW
Sept. 26–28, 2018
—Springfield, IL
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Championships, shared some of the techniques she learned in
developing champions in her closing session presentation.
“Stay on top and inspire those who want to climb to the top,”
Enquist said. “Let your gratitude drip to others. You have the
ability to change the course of people’s careers through
mentoring sessions.”
Her advice to parents is always to focus on academics and let
sports be the cherry on top. “Less than one percent of students
get a full ride in sports to a school of their choice,” she stated.
Accepting the world and trusting first is the greatest compliment
one person can give to a classroom, Enquist added. “Don’t get
caught saying someone is ordinary, create conditions for them to
thrive!” she stated.
When speaking of failure, Enquist advises to own the failure right
out. “Resilience is important with ownership,” she said. “Be first up
after failure and own the failure. Outline the steps you are going to
take to make it better.”
Enquist encouraged the audience to celebrate progress along
the way. “Be intentional about recognizing successes in
staff and family and others that surround you,” she stated.
Mark the date for next year’s conference:
September 25–27, 2019