I recently participated in a workshop facilitated by Doug Lemov, the author of Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College. He began the workshop by sharing the concept of teaching like a champion and stated, “Why not be great at what you do? If this is your career choice and your passion, then why not be great at it?” He went on to cite examples of famous athletes that never stop practicing just because they are seen as the best or just because they win a game or a race. Without practice would Michael Phelps have been able to capture all of his gold medals? Would Lionel Messi be considered the best soccer player in the world? Practice and hard work are the keys to all great achievements- it should be the same for teaching.