“To be a more intentional leader is to look opportunity in the eye and welcome it. It doesn’t mean being unafraid that something could go wrong; it just means being more driven by the thought that something greater is on the other side.”
– Tim Hebert
@pgcbasketball
A click pass is when the ball comes into your hands and out again in an eighth of a second…
…you catch the ball, you throw the ball.
The only way you can make a click pass is to know before you get the ball what you're going to do with it.
@PGCbasketball
To play good defense you must consistently be “in the bubble”, invading their private territory.
Ideally, you should be in their bubble the moment they get the ball.
If you can do that, you'll be a constant irritation to them, which is exactly what you want
@PGCbasketball
Victory isn't just about wanting it; it's about pursuing it relentlessly.
Every team practices, but only a few practice with purpose and passion.
That's how you transform from a team that wants to win to a team that refuses to lose.
"We talk about the will to win.
Let's eliminate the will to win and think about the will to prepare to win.
Because the preparation is much more important.
Everyone wants to win, but not everybody wants to prepare to win." - Bob Knight
“Great leaders don’t have the luxury of minding their own business.”
Take a look at the 5 ways Steph uses his voice & energy to impact practice.
•Connecting.
•Reminding rookies.
•Encouraging everyone.
•Teaching teammates.
•Owning mistakes.
Team Culture is Fragile.
It takes daily attention.
Here are 10 things that can DESTROY a Team Culture
Drip by Drip.
1: Showing up Late
Being late tells your team that ME > WE. This is a dangerous place to go. Respect your teammate's time. Respect your coach's time. Be on time.
2: Skipping Reps
Every rep creates a habit. Skipping reps is how you get worse as a player. This is how you get worse as a team. This is a culture killer.
3: Not Holding others Accountable
All teams need leaders. If leaders don’t hold others accountable. The team culture loses. The team loses.
4: Bad Body Language
Body Language screams. Want to destroy a culture. Bring negative energy with bad body language.
5: Taking Plays Off
Can I Trust you as my teammate? Not if you take plays off. If you play when you want to play. You will kill your culture.
6: Complaining about your Role
Not happy about your role? Want to hurt the team? Complain about your role. This will eat away at your culture and hurt your team.
7: Bad Mouthing Your Teammates
Easy way to hurt your team and kill your culture. Talk bad about your teammates. It will eat at your culture every time.
8: Sloppy Practices
Sloppy practices = sloppy games. They create bad habits. They eat away at culture. Mediocrity follows.
9: Not Focused on Details
Details win games. Not focusing on details loses games. Skip details and impact your culture.
10: No Eye Contact
This tells the coach you don’t care. It tells your teammates you don’t care. It tells the team it is all about you. Note: there are some cultures where this is accepted. Know your players.
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