<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[KeyTheBall]]></title><description><![CDATA[KeyTheBall]]></description><link>https://mlewis1112.wixstudio.com/keytheball/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:30:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://mlewis1112.wixstudio.com/keytheball/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Good People Who Are Good at What They Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout my coaching career, one simple standard has guided the way I evaluate opportunities, organizations, and people: good people who are good at what they do. Inspired by a conversation with Coach Todd Bowles, this principle has shaped my leadership philosophy and decision-making. Character and competence are both essential for building strong teams, healthy cultures, and lasting success. When combined, they create an environment where growth, trust, and excellence can thrive.]]></description><link>https://mlewis1112.wixstudio.com/keytheball/post/good-people-who-are-good-at-what-they-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acd3d29bbf9dc936f082c76</guid><category><![CDATA[Professional Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth Mindset]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:37:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2af18_767ffee992144cc988f1ad12b242d735~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_740,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Makenna R Lewison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Adaptability in Athletes and Coaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adaptability is one of the most valuable traits a coach or athlete can possess. In football, success often belongs not to the most talented, but to those who can adjust when circumstances change. Whether it's modifying a game plan, embracing a new role, overcoming adversity, or finding better ways to develop athletes, adaptability allows individuals and teams to stay focused on their goals while responding effectively to challenges without compromising their standards.]]></description><link>https://mlewis1112.wixstudio.com/keytheball/post/the-importance-of-adaptability-in-athletes-and-coaches</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acd3d82fc3c4cc46cbbcee3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:05:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2af18_7fcf13757652412fab9dcc81f54855be~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_740,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Makenna R Lewison</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rondale Moore, Marshawn Kneeland, Rudi Johnson, and Kyren Lacy: Mental Health in the NFL and College Football, and a Football Coach’s Perspective.]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 25, I know the pressure in football firsthand. As a football coach, after a dark night of my own mental health struggle, I woke up to the shocking news about Rondale Moore. Players like Marshawn Kneeland in the NFL and Kyren Lacy in the NCAA show that mental health crises are real and urgent. Athletes and coaches are hurting. Culture is failing. We must step up, have real conversations, and create spaces where people are truly seen and supported.]]></description><link>https://mlewis1112.wixstudio.com/keytheball/post/rondale-moore-marshawn-kneeland-rudi-johnson-and-kyren-lacy-mental-health-in-the-nfl-and-college</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acd3a60e9bc8d4a47640567</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:26:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2af18_fd207f942b9a4e7bb20363f50eb7441c~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Makenna R Lewison</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>