Sports coaching presentation on carpe diem.

1. Carpe Diem
By Sean Logan Ryan
MCAA 530

2. Introduction
● Latin
● First used by the Roman poet
Horace in Odes, 23 BC.
● Popular expression in pop culture
that has two meanings

3. Origins
● Original sentence: “carpe diem
quam minimum credula postero.”
● Translation: “Pluck the day, trusting
as little as possible in the next one.”

4. Definition
Two Definitions:
1. Appreciate the day (original)
2. Seize the day (modern)

5. Examples
● Being thankful to live another day.
● Practicing sport now instead of
procrastinating for later.
● Focusing on the next task instead of
dwelling on a past mistake.

6. Biblical Verse: Appreciation
“It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work
under the sun during the short life God has given them,
and to accept their lot in life. And it is a good thing to
receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it.
To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life — this is
indeed a gift from God.”
- Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

7. Biblical Verse: Seizing
“Be very careful, then, how you live — not as
unwise but as wise, making the most of every
opportunity, because the days are evil.”
- Ephesians 5:15-16

8. Movie Clip

9. Movie Clip
“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a
mystery. But today is a gift. That is why
it is called the present.”
— Master Oogway

10. Quotes
“When you arise in the morning think
of what a privilege it is to be alive, to
think, to enjoy, to love ...”
— Marcus Aurelius

11. Season of Life Quote
“Ultimately, Biff said, the boys would make the greatest
overall impact on the world — would bring the most
love and grace and healing to people — by constantly
basing their thoughts and actions on one simple
question: What can I do for you?” (Marx, 2004, p. 50).

12. Ethics 101 Quote
“Doing my best at this present moment
puts me in the best place for the next
moment” (Oprah Winfrey as cited in
Maxwell, 2003, p. 91).

13. Coaching Mindset
● The odds of being human are 1 in
400 trillion!
● You have been blessed with life!
Take advantage of it!
● You are where your feet are.

14. Coaching Mindset
● Be the best version of you.
● Serve others.
● Win this moment! Win the day!

15. Coaching Actions
● Practice gratitude daily as a team.
● Review team and individual goals
daily to keep them in the forefront.
● Compete together
○ Latin root competere means
“strive together”

16. Coaching Actions
● “Next play” mentality
○ WIN - What’s Important Now
● Hold a standard of excellence
● Emphasize a growth mindset

17. Conclusion
● “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a
mystery. But today is a gift. That is
why it is called the present.”
—Master Oogway
● Appreciate the day
● Seize the day

18. References
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1480332-pete-carroll-shares-the-seahawks-winning-philosophy-
with-bleacher-report
https://www.britannica.com/topic/carpe-diem
https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/is-carpe-diem-a-biblical-principle.html
https://daily.jstor.org/how-carpe-diem-got-lost-in-translation/
https://effectiviology.com/carpe-diem/#Examples_of_carpe_diem
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpe%20diem
https://youtu.be/PSBfcpqICvY
Marx, J. (2004). Season of life: A football star, a boy, a journey to manhood. Simon & Schuster.
Maxwell, J. C. (2003). Ethics 101:What every leader needs to know. Center Street.

19. YouTube Presentation
https://youtu.be/uy9vFBByKEk