The Ego Record: Why Easy Wins Can Set Athletes Back
In this post, we dive into a brutally honest conversation about how easy games and padded stats can create false confidence in athletes. Brannon Snead and Coach Leo break down the difference between tune-up games and real competition—and why chasing comfort leads to regret when it matters most.
FROM TRAINING TO TRIUMPH - WHAT MILITARY AND SPORTS TEACH ABOUT LEADING, WINNING, AND GROWING IN LIFE
Coach Leo Young
11/6/20251 min read
The Ego Record vs. The Real Record
Athletes love seeing numbers go up—strikeouts, batting average, win-loss stats. But the problem?
Those numbers don’t mean much if they come from the wrong games.
In this clip, Coach Leo breaks down what really matters:
“That overall record? That’s just an ego record.
What matters is your conference record. The real games.”
Every team plays warm-ups. But padding your stats against weaker opponents can create an illusion that you’re ready for the next level—when you’re not.
👇 Have you—or your athlete—ever dominated a weaker team, only to fall flat when the pressure showed up? What did that moment teach you? Share your story in the comments.Tune-Up Games Don’t Build Toughness
Confidence Without Pressure Is Dangerous
Everyone wants to feel confident. But real confidence is built under pressure—not in comfort.
When you’re never tested, you never grow.
When you never fail, you never adapt.
And when your only goal is to look good on paper, you risk falling apart when the moment matters most.
“Those were tune-up games. You don’t learn anything from that in life.”
– Brannon Snead
Why This Matters to Sore to Soaring
At Sore to Soaring, we don’t let padded stats fool our players.
We push them into environments where they’re tested—because pressure reveals truth.
Our program is designed to help athletes:
Compete consistently at a high level
Learn from hard matchups, not run from them
Build real confidence from real adversity
Because the world doesn’t hand out success based on a highlight reel. It responds to readiness, toughness, and clarity under pressure.
👉 Learn how we prepare players for more than a box score:
www.soretosoaring.org
Disclaimer:
The content shared is for informational purposes only. This is not a judgment of any person or program mentioned. All names and events are discussed from personal memory and are not meant to accuse or endorse. The goal is to share insight from lived experience.
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