I will start my column by letting you know that my indoor soccer team, the Baltimore Blast, won our game against Rockford Rampage 11-2 in Rockford.

The game started off at a high pace, we controlled most of the flow in the first half and defensively work hard as a unit.

We made some mistakes but not so many that we were in danger of losing the match.

We have been working very hard in training during the last three weeks, which has helped us with the first two wins of the season. As coaches we have to continue to train the players to be more consistent through the full duration of the game.

To be consistent as a player you must trust that what you believe in actually works.

Repetitive training, going over and over what you are learning, not just to remember it, but to know it, understand it and realise how the information will help you are key to getting you to reach the next level.

You must develop good habits with yourself, if it means doing extra work before or after training, setting good eating habits or just saying no to things that are not good for you.

Building good habits, sticking with what you believe is right and being consistent with those beliefs are important in sports training, the workplace, school and, yes, even parenting.

Good habits also play a major role in being successful.

Remember, consistently training hard, working hard, learning and making the right decisions will really help you in the long run.

In parenting for example: Lets say that every day your child or children ask you to stay out later than what their curfew is although they know you have told them many times that they cannot stay out any later.

This one day you come home from a long hard day of work, tired of dealing with people and here come your young ones again with the same question, now this is where you must show the consistency in what you believe in no matter if you're tired or frustrated.

Stay to what you know is right, stick with what you have been telling them all the time, do not let that one time of having a hard day make you lose focus. Because that one time going against what you have been consistent with could cause regrets.

We have to understand that trusting what we are teaching and learning is key, knowing it is helpful to others and ourselves is important.

So, do not fear having to explain yourself over and over, do not get discouraged even if you feel that they are taking forever to get the message, just stay focused and be consistent with that message.

Now, understand that what you believe in and want to be consistent with may not be the same for others.

If it works for you then stay with it, or if you feel it may be worth it to change a little, then do so.

Those are the hurdles you face as you move forward.

Great athletes and leaders have no problems with consistent behaviour.

They have trained their minds to the point where it is second nature, learning the basics physically and mentally of what they do helps a great deal and are the platforms for their talents.

But please understand that some things we do in life may not call for consistent behaviour, but call for you to be open for change. Until next time!