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Fighting Fall Complacency
Episode 7723rd December 2025 • Coach Cut's Corner • LCC Connect
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Complacency doesn’t announce itself, it creeps in when things start going well.

In this episode, Coach Cut and Ryan break down where the Lansing Stars are in their fall season, the lessons from the team’s fifth year volunteering at the Hot Cider Hustle 5K, and why staying sharp is a daily battle.

They discuss how success can soften focus, how to recognize when standards start to slip, and how the program is using Pison technology to track readiness, recovery, and discipline across the roster.

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or leader; this one’s about keeping your edge when comfort starts calling.

Key Talking Points:

  • The danger of letting comfort replace hunger during the fall season
  • Lessons from the Hot Cider Hustle 5K, where Ryan Radek and Cam Kaul became the first coach and player to run the event
  • Why complacency is the quiet killer of great teams
  • How Pison is being used to measure focus, sleep, and mental readiness
  • Practical ways to recognize and fight complacency daily

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