Who do you think is better at shooting hoops? 

The person who practices 5 throws every day or the one who fires off 500 in a single session once a year? 

The person who does it five times a day, every day, will develop more muscle memory and have less uncertainty because they do it every day. They’ll be able to step on the court in a moment’s notice and transition immediately, without panic or hesitation. 

The person who does it 500 times in one session, once a year, will get an awesome foundation. They’ll feel good, prepared, and capable.
They’ve shot the ball 500 times! 

Both have benefits. 

But to me, the person who does it daily, every day will do it better. Not only because consistency creates excellence but also because in one year they will have shot the ball 1,300 more times than the person who does it once a year. 

This analogy is a lot like how we do school safety. 

Once a year, we do annual safety training.
It’s incredibly helpful. It sets expectations and builds a foundation. But it’s too far removed from the moment. 

When a threat strikes, no one has time to flip through a binder or replay a video. What they rely on is the daily routine. 

This is where Safe & Loved helps. This is the power of Safe & Loved. 

Safe & Loved is daily safety, built into the rhythm of the school day, classrooms, halls, lunch, and every interaction. 

This way your safety feels natural and not forced because you practice it every day. Your leaders and staff aren’t caught off guard because it’s embedded in the way you teach, lead, greet, supervise, and move through the building. And when something serious happens, whether it’s a threat, a fight, or something that just feels off, your people won’t freeze.

They’ll act because it’s what they do every day.