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Check it out. Everything you need to take your basketball coaching to the NEXT Level
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"KOBE BRYANT’S 10 RULES
1. Get better every single day
2. Prove them wrong
3. Work on your weaknesses
4. Execute what you practiced
5. Learn from greatness
6. Learn from wins and losses
7. Practice mindfulness
8. Be ambitious
9. Believe in your team
10. Learn storytelling"
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Softness is:
-Talking back
-Showing up late
-Skipping Reps
-Giving 3/4’s effort
-Failing classes
Toughness is:
-Biting your tongue
-Being early
-Doing extra reps
-Going full speed
-Being on the A/B honor roll
Tough people dominate soft people in sports and in life!
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10 Ways to Earn Playing Time:
1. Be reliable
2. Get better
3. Get stronger
4. Go harder in practice
5. Play multiple positions
6. Be a student of the game
7. Do the little things
8. Do more than what’s expected
9. Improve your attitude
10. Make your teammates better
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"10 Paths to Playing Time:
1. Compete in practice
2. Commit to improvement
3. Be a fountain, not a drain
4. Be a student of the game
5. Show how much you care
6. Show great body language
7. Be a team-first player
8. Be a great teammate
9. Get uncomfortable
10. Go the extra mile"
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10 Things Teammates Don't Let Teammates Do In CHAMPIONSHIP CULTURES
1. Cut Corners
2. Whine and Complain
3. Make Excuses
4. Act Selfishly
5. Disrespect Each Other
6. Divide the Team
7. Trash the Coaches
8. Embarrass the Program
9. Give Up
10. Let Teammates Down
Jeff Janssen.
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Steve Kerr's Core Values:
1. Joy
"It's meant to be fun."
2. Mindfulness
"Stay in the moment. Focus on the process. Be grateful for the opportunity."
3. Compassion
"Show how much you care."
4. Competition
"We compete. We keep score. We make sure there are winners and losers."
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My job as a coach is to:
1. Believe in you
2. Challenge you
3. Be patient with you
4. Listen to you
5. Get to know you
6. Empower you
7. Push you to want more
8. Lead you
9. Love you
10. Equip you for the game (AND for life)
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Uncoachable vs. Coachable:
Uncoachable players:
-Take it personally
-Feel they’re being singled out
-Become very defensive
Coachable players:
-Open to feedback/criticism
-Want to be coached
-See it as a way to get better
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"Freshmen come in thinking, 'if I can score, I can play'.
They quickly find out if they can defend, they'll play"
- Steve Fisher
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"Rebounding is 75% desire and 25% ability.
It comes down to one basic fact, 'How much do you want the basketball?"
- George Raveling
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"10 Ways to Be Mentally Tough:
1. Do hard things
2. Try your hardest
3. Let go of your ego
4. Learn from everything
5. Leave your comfort zone
6. Be consistent and coachable
7. Stay poised and positive
8. Find solutions, not excuses
9. Fight through adversity
10. Finish strong"
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10 Ways to Earn Playing Time:
1. Be reliable
2. Get better
3. Get stronger
4. Go harder in practice
5. Play multiple positions
6. Be a student of the game
7. Do the little things
8. Do more than what’s expected
9. Improve your attitude
10. Make your teammates better.
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Traits of Successful People
1. They get up early.
2. They read continuously.
3. They are always learning.
4. They exercise regularly.
5. They are in meaningful relationships.
6. They express gratitude.
7. They give credit to other people.
8. They have great habits
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WE don’t want to coach WHEELBARROWS:
PLAYERS who constantly need to be PUSHED
When we are constantly coaching attitude and effort- it takes away from everything else
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Players drastically underestimate how these 6 things will make them better athletes.
• More greens
• More water
• Less sugar
• Less processed foods
• Own the weight room
• Get more sleep
The result?
Higher-level performance..
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"10 Ways to Earn Playing Time:
1. Be reliable
2. Get better
3. Get stronger
4. Go harder in practice
5. Play multiple positions
6. Be a student of the game
7. Do the little things
8. Do more than what’s expected
9. Improve your attitude
10. Make your teammates better."
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10 things that KILL team culture
1. Selfishness
2. Entitlement
3. Jealousy
4. Laziness
5. Only being 1/2 in
6. Egos
7. Going easy on teammates
8. Excuses & blame
9. Not training with the team
10. Fear holding each other accountable
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"10 Traits of Great Teammates:
1. Bring the juice
2. Give high fives
3. Have a great attitude
4. Earn everyone's trust
5. Never coast in practice
6. Always compete to win
7. Help get everyone all in
8. Have their teammates' back
9. Hold others accountable
10. Star in their role"
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Defense isn't a talent. It's a mindset. It's a commitment.
1. Be relentless
2. Be determined
3. Learn to communicate effectively
4. Show mental toughness
5. Help your teammates
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My job as a coach is to:
1. Believe in you
2. Challenge you
3. Be patient with you
4. Listen to you
5. Get to know you
6. Empower you
7. Push you to want more
8. Lead you
9. Love you
10. Equip you for the game (AND for life)
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My job as a coach is to:
1. Believe in you
2. Challenge you
3. Be patient with you
4. Listen to you
5. Get to know you
6. Empower you
7. Push you to want more
8. Lead you
9. Love you
10. Equip you for the game (AND for life)
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10 Ways to Make an Impact in a Game WITHOUT Scoring:
1. Rebound
2. Defend
3. Anticipate the play
4. Hustle for loose balls
5. Communicate loudly
6. Set hard screens
7. Be a leader on the court
8. Keep the team morale high
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Steve Kerr's Core Values:
1. Joy
"It's meant to be fun."
2. Mindfulness
"Stay in the moment. Focus on the process. Be grateful for the opportunity."
3. Compassion
"Show how much you care."
4. Competition
"We compete. We keep score. We make sure there are winners and losers.".
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10 Traits of Great Teammates:
1. Bring the juice
2. Give high fives
3. Have a great attitude
4. Earn everyone's trust
5. Never coast in practice
6. Always compete to win
7. Help get everyone all in
8. Have their teammates' back
9. Hold others accountable
10. Star in their role.
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4 ways to get your coaches attention:
1. Dive for loose balls.
2. Talk on defense.
3. Play with energy.
4. Take charges.
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"KOBE BRYANT’S 10 RULES
1. Get better every single day
2. Prove them wrong
3. Work on your weaknesses
4. Execute what you practiced
5. Learn from greatness
6. Learn from wins and losses
7. Practice mindfulness
8. Be ambitious
9. Believe in your team
10. Learn storytelling"
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Softness is:
-Talking back
-Showing up late
-Skipping Reps
-Giving 3/4’s effort
-Failing classes
Toughness is:
-Biting your tongue
-Being early
-Doing extra reps
-Going full speed
-Being on the A/B honor roll
Tough people dominate soft people in sports and in life!
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Unlocking the Secrets to Elite Defense:
1. Footwork is your foundation
2. Anticipation beats speed
3. Communication is non-negotiable
4. Effort is a choice, make it every time
5. Learn to love the challenge of shutting down your opponent
Elite defense wins championships.
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Biggest Culture Killers:
-Selfishness
-Pride
-Blame
-Laziness
-Entitlement
-Excuse-making
-Low Energy
-Gossip
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"10 Ways to Be Uncommon:
1. Do the little things
2. Never cut corners
3. Always raise the bar
4. Have an attitude of gratitude
5. Never blame or complain
6. Always tell the truth
7. Lift up teammates
8. Listen to understand
9. Pursue excellence
10. Pay it forward".
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"It costs $0 to say please and thank you.
It costs $0 to treat people with respect.
It costs $0 to choose to do what's right.
It costs $0 to check in with a friend.
It costs $0 to listen to understand.
It costs $0 to lend a helping hand.
It costs $0 to be a positive light"
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NO Deposit - NO Return!
- Want to be stronger? LIFT
- Want to be a better shooter? SHOOT
- Want to be healthier? EAT HEALTHY
- Want to make the honor roll? STUDY
- Want to be a better leader? LEAD
- Want to earn a different role? WORK FOR IT
Everything is Earned!
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A Great Player's Mindset:
1. Every practice is a chance to improve
2. Every game is an opportunity to shine
3. Every setback is a lesson learned
4. Every win is a team effort
5. Every loss is motivation to come back stronger
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'Biggest Culture Killers:
-Selfishness
-Pride
-Blame
-Laziness
-Entitlement
-Excuse-making
-Low Energy
-Gossip... '
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10 Things Teammates Don't Let Teammates Do In CHAMPIONSHIP CULTURES
1. Cut Corners
2. Whine and Complain
3. Make Excuses
4. Act Selfishly
5. Disrespect Each Other
6. Divide the Team..
7. Trash the Coaches
8. Embarrass the Program
9. Give Up
10. Let Teammates Down
Jeff Janssen
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Winners Win because:
1-Obsession to be better
2-They are Coachable
3-Control emotions
4-Do the extra
5-Have Grit!
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"10 Ways to Be Uncommon:
1. Do the little things
2. Never cut corners
3. Always raise the bar
4. Have an attitude of gratitude
5. Never blame or complain
6. Always tell the truth
7. Lift up teammates
8. Listen to understand
9. Pursue excellence
10. Pay it forward"
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10 Ways to Be Mentally Tough:
1. Do hard things
2. Try your hardest
3. Let go of your ego
4. Learn from everything
5. Leave your comfort zone
6. Be consistent and coachable
7. Stay poised and positive
8. Find solutions, not excuses
9. Fight through adversity
10. Finish strong
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High school coaching is not just about X's and O's:
1. It's about developing young minds
2. It's about instilling work ethic
3. It's about teaching respect for the game
4. It's molding leaders of tomorrow
Remember, you're not just building players, you're building people.
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5 Traits of a Great Coach:
1. Has a clear vision for the team
2. Leads by example
3. Invests time in each player
4. Makes learning enjoyable
5. Always seeks and values feedback
The best coaches, like great players, are always evolving.
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My job as a coach is to:
1. Believe in you
2. Challenge you
3. Be patient with you
4. Listen to you
5. Get to know you
6. Empower you
7. Push you to want more
8. Lead you
9. Love you
10. Equip you for the game (AND for life)
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GREAT TEAM CULTURES HAVE:
1-Selflessness
2-Agreed upon Values
3-All-in Commitment
4-Teachable Attitudes
5-Zero Entitlement
6-Intense Work-ethic
7-Common Respect
8-Great Communication
9-Unconditional Love
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Developing a High School Powerhouse Program:
1. Set clear, attainable goals
2. Build a culture of hard work and respect
3. Emphasize academics as much as athletics
4. Engage with the community
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Uncoachable vs. Coachable:
Uncoachable players
-Take it personally
-Feel they’re being singled out
-Become very defensive
Coachable players
-Open to feedback/criticism
-Want to be coached
-See it as a way to get better
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385
10 Ways to Be Uncommon:
1. Do the little things
2. Never cut corners
3. Always raise the bar
4. Have an attitude of gratitude
5. Never blame or complain
6. Always tell the truth
7. Lift up teammates
8. Listen to understand
9. Pursue excellence
10. Pay it forward
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Tony Bennett, UVA Head Coach -
“I always ask our guys in the offseason: If you played [last year's version of] yourself one-on-one, could you dominate yourself now? If you can't say yes, then you have not done your job improving.“
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Coach K's 5 Team Essentials:
1. Communication
"Always tell the truth."
2. Trust
"Trust takes time. It has to be earned."
3. Responsibility
"We win together. We lose together."
4. Care
"Share with and care for one another."
5. Pride
"Anything that you do, do it right.
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Toughness is one of the most underrated characteristics of good teams! You need speed, talent, athleticism, and skill, but toughness gets you through the year
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5 things that tell if a player is committed:
1- What time they arrive at practice.
2- What is their attitude like in practice.
3- How they respond to coaching and feedback.
4- What questions they ask.
5- Will they work before/after practice.
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High School Coaches....What do you think? 2 Free Throws for common fouls in the "bonus". In the bonus when you reach five fouls in each quarter and will reset at the end of each quarter.... Thoughts?
#basketballcoach
#highschoolbasketball
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"Traits of Successful People
1. They get up early.
2. They read continuously.
3. They are always learning.
4. They exercise regularly.
5. They are in meaningful relationships.
6. They express gratitude.
7. They give credit to other people.
8. They have great habits"
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341
Uncoachable vs. Coachable:
Uncoachable players:
-Take it personally
-Feel they’re being singled out
-Become very defensive
Coachable players:
-Open to feedback/criticism
-Want to be coached
-See it as a way to get better
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Success in basketball isn't just about talent or skill.
It's about ATTITUDE and EFFORT.
1. Discipline over laziness
2. Respect over entitlement
3. Humility over arrogance
4. Team first before self
5. Relentless work ethic
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5 things that tell if a player is committed:
1- What time they arrive at practice.
2- What is their attitude like in practice.
3- How they respond to coaching and feedback.
4- What questions they ask.
5- Will they work before/after practice.
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Traits of a Strong TEAM:
1-Togetherness
2-High Expectations/Standards
3-Commitment
4-Thirst for Knowledge
5-Zero Entitlement
6-Incredible Work-ethic
7-Unconditional Love
8-Great communication
9-“We” focused vs. “Me” focused
10-Unbreakable Trust
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10 Ways to Earn Playing Time:
1. Be reliable
2. Get better
3. Get stronger
4. Go harder in practice
5. Play multiple positions
6. Be a student of the game
7. Do the little things
8. Do more than what’s expected
9. Improve your attitude
10. Make your teammates better
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GREAT TEAM CULTURES HAVE:
1-Selflessness
2-Agreed upon Values
3-All-in Commitment
4-Teachable Attitudes
5-Zero Entitlement
6-Intense Work-ethic
7-Common Respect
8-Great Communication
9-Unconditional Love
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F-E-A-R
Has two meanings:
Forget everything and Run
or
Face everything and Rise.
The Choice is Yours
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Sean McVay's Character Code:
Discipline
"Do what you're supposed to do, how you're supposed to do it, all the time."
Accountability
"Take full responsibility. No excuses."
Dependability
"Compete to the best of your ability."
Coachability
"Nobody is above being coached."
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Championship Culture Builders:
1. Be consistent
2. Communicate clearly
3. Show respect
4. Encourage growth
5. Instill discipline
6. Foster unity
7. Empower others
8. Celebrate successes
9. Hold accountable
10. Lead with love.
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Softness is
-Talking back
-Showing up late
-Skipping Reps
-Giving 3/4’s effort
-Failing classes
Toughness is:
-Biting your tongue
-Be early
-Doing extra reps
-Go full speed
-Be honor roll
Tough people dominate soft people in sports and in life!
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If your employer had to call/text you and tell you to come to work would you have a job very long?
Same with athletes.
If someone has to ask you if you worked out or call you to remind you there is NO WAY you are as serious as you think or say.
Prioritize your Priorities.
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My job as a coach is to:
1. Believe in you
2. Challenge you
3. Be patient with you
4. Listen to you
5. Get to know you
6. Empower you
7. Push you to want more
8. Lead you
9. Love you
10. Equip you for the game (AND for life)
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Point Guards must
Be a Leader
Communicate
Set the tone...
What else?
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10 EASY WAYS TO BE A GREAT TEAMMATE...
1. TAKE CHARGES
2. MAKE THE EXTRA PASS
3. + BODY LANGUAGE
4. FIRST TO THE FLOOR
5. BOX OUT
6. HIGH FIVES AND/OR FIST BUMPS
7. GET GOOD GRADES
8. TALK WITH A PURPOSE
9. SEND A POSTGAME TEXT
10. INVITE SOMEONE TO SHOOT OUTSIDE PRACTICE
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7 Winning Characteristics You Can't Measure
1. Competitiveness
2. Humility
3. Coachability
4. Care for others
5. Openness to feedback
6. Response to adversity
7. Love for the game..
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The Art of Coaching:
1. Listen more, talk less - understanding your players is key to unlocking their potential.
2. Adaptability is key - every player is different, tailor your coaching style to fit their needs.
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5 things EVERY player can control that has ZERO to do with talent:
1. Be on time when time’s involved
2. Play with GREAT effort
3. Possess Good body language
4. Bring Positive Energy/Attitude
5. Be Coachable.....
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"You can’t always be the most talented person in the room.
But you can be the most competitive"
- Pat Summitt
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What to add??
4 ways to get your coaches attention......
1. Dive for loose balls.
2. Talk on defense.
3. Play with energy.
4. Take charges..
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"10 Things Great Teams Do
1. Take ownership
2. Put the team first
3. Build relationships
4. Respect
5. Commit to shared goals
6. Fall in love with the process
7. Hold each other accountable
8. Embrace change
9. Learn from winning and losing
10. Stick together and stay positive"
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High school basketball is more than just a game, it's a journey that shapes character and builds memories that last a lifetime. Keep grinding, keep pushing, and always believe in the power of hard work and dedication. The sky's the limit for those who never give up. 🏀
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Unlocking the Potential of Young Athletes:
1. Believe in them fiercely
2. Challenge them regularly
3. Celebrate their small victories
4. Provide constant feedback
5. Encourage team bonding
Great coaches ignite flames that burn beyond the court.
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“If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader; sell ice cream.” – Nick Saban
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“Winning is fun...Sure. But winning is not the point. Wanting to win is the point. Not giving up is the point. Never letting up is the point. Never being satisfied with what you've done is the point.”
- Pat Summitt
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10 Ways to Be Uncommon:
1. Do the little things
2. Never cut corners
3. Always raise the bar
4. Have an attitude of gratitude
5. Never blame or complain
6. Always tell the truth
7. Lift up teammates
8. Listen to understand
9. Pursue excellence
10. Pay it forward/
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Softness is
-Talking back
-Showing up late
-Skipping Reps
-Giving 3/4’s effort
-Failing classes
Toughness is:
-Biting your tongue
-Be early
-Doing extra reps
-Go full speed
-Be honor roll
Tough people dominate soft people in sports and in life!
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213
"There are 5 fundamental qualities that make every team great: communication, trust, collective responsibility, caring, and pride"
- Coach Krzyzewski..
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Ways to win a basketball game
1. Limit turnovers
2. Great shot selection
3. Score in transition
4. Defend without fouling
5. Make more free throws than your opponent attempts
6. Master the scout/game plan
7. Points in the paint
8. Win the rebounding battle
9. Force
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My job as a coach is to:
1. Believe in you
2. Challenge you
3. Be patient with you
4. Listen to you
5. Get to know you
6. Empower you
7. Push you to want more
8. Lead you
9. Love you
10. Equip you for the game (AND for life)
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Today I was very blessed to get my 400th win in 21 seasons as the Head Coach of Madison Memorial High School. THANK you to my family and 300 plus student athletes, assistant coaches and school community who made it possible.
#AlwaysASpartan
#JMM4Life
@SpartanJmm
@jmmspartans
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Basketball isn't just a sport, it's a life lesson on a 64-foot court.
1. It teaches about failure and success
2. It shows the value of hard work
3. It demands discipline and commitment
4. It instills teamwork and selflessness
5. It cultivates leadership
- Unknown
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High School Basketball 🏀:
1. It's not just a game 🕹️
2. It's a journey of challenges 🛣️
3. It's about pushing personal limits 💪
4. It's learning to work as a team 👥
5. It’s the first taste of leadership and accountability 🎓
Remember, it’s more than just hoops and jerseys....
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Kaminsky started only 2 games during his first two years at Wisconsin. He didn't transfer. He became the National Player of the Year.
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Leadership in Basketball:
1. Being a leader isn't about being the best player
2. It's about being the best teammate
3. Be the first to arrive, last to leave
4. Work harder than anyone else on your team
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"Discipline is saying no, even when you want to say yes.
Discipline is doing the work, even when you don’t feel like it.
Discipline is trusting the process, even when you aren't succeeding.
Discipline is improving your best, even when you are succeeding."
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The Art of Losing Gracefully:
1. Acknowledge your opponent's skill
2. Reflect on the game, not just the outcome
3. Find areas to improve, without self-blame
4. Remember, resilience is built in moments of defeat
5. Use the loss as fuel, not as a defining moment
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"Mentally tough players:
Don't blame refs
Think "Next Play"
Block out negativity
Work Hard on Every play
Overcome adversity
Lead by example
Always make hustle plays
Play with confidence
Listen"
What else???
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5 things EVERY player can control that has ZERO to do with talent:
1. Be on time when time’s involved
2. Play with GREAT effort
3. Possess Good body language
4. Bring Positive Energy/Attitude
5. Be Coachable!
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Tony Bennett's 5 Pillars for a Basketball Team
1. Humility: Know Who We Are,
2. Passion: Do Not Be Lukewarm
3. Unity: Do Not Divide Our House
4. Thankfulness: Learn From Each Circumstance
5. Servanthood: Make Teammates Better
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Assistant Coaches should BRING
Intensity
Enthusiasm
Demands
Details
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Tex Winter’s seven principles for a sound offense in basketball:
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Traits of a Strong TEAM:
1-Togetherness
2-High Expectations/Standards
3-Commitment
4-Thirst for Knowledge
5-Zero Entitlement
6-Incredible Work-ethic
7-Unconditional Love
8-Great communication
9-“We” focused vs. “Me” focused
10-Unbreakable Trust
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Mastering the Mental Game:
1. Confidence is a skill, not a trait - develop it.
2. Focus on what you can control, let go of what you can't.
3. Embrace pressure as an opportunity to excel.
4. Visualize success to make it a reality.
5. Mistakes are lessons, not failures.
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Kobe Quotes: On winning:
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot."
"The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win"
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