Every coaching job looks easy when you are the one not doing it.

Proven players that still have a lot to prove are special.

The game is about effort and results.

A relationship based team often handles adversity well.

Performance and toughness win games.

29 degrees on my Sunday morning walk and 6 and under outdoor soccer going on for boys and girls. No one was playing basketball on the outdoor courts.

You can’t manufacture point guards.

Playing with pace doesn’t mean you play reckless.

Been a head coach for over 30 years at D2 level and the biggest change I see is the amount of time kids spend in the gym working out. Be intentional with your workouts, not just going to the gym because others are.

There is a difference between trying hard and competing. You can play with effort, but you need to be very competitive to win.

Humble players realize they can improve, don’t know everything, and are open to learning.

Toughness, nastiness, and the ability to rebound doesn’t grow on trees.

There is a difference between running a play and executing the play.

Every electrician that looks at wiring says that ain’t right. Every person that has ever dribbled a ball in PE class or watched a basketball game will give you advice on how to play or coach.

Coaching is not about presenting an offense or defense, it is about teaching it.

Coaching is not about control; it’s about connection.

2025 intentions for basketball players should involve taking game shots at game speed, being the best teammate possible, communicating on the floor offensively and defensively, and realizing that consistency is valued by your coaches.

Wanting to get extra work with a coach is phenomenal for your development, but remember how you compete and perform in a team practice determines whether or not you play when the popcorn is popping.

After watching 20 high school games since Santa Claus came, why are high school refs infatuated with having the players shirt tucked in and why do kids think they will get away with it?

Everything that means something in life is usually hard and has to be earned.

Mistakes are an element of the game. Move onto the next play.