Hey team — circle up. This conversation isn’t flashy, but it might be one of the most important ones for your entire athletic career. Because the truth is: You can’t be great if you don’t understand your own body. Some of you push through everything until something snaps.Some of you stop at the first sign of discomfort. But champions? Champions can tell the difference between tired, sore, and injured — and they respond the right way every time. Let’s break it down. 1. TIRED —

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