You can’t always be the most talented person in the room.
You can always be the most encouraging.
You can always have the best attitude.
You can always be the most coachable.
You can always be the kindest.
You can’t always be the best, but you can always give your best.
Players: You don't realize that your body language is like a neon sign. It screams everything you’re not saying. Primarily, it shows your attitude, intention & ability to handle adversity. Keep positive body language, especially when things are hard. It shows you can overcome!
If you only do what you’re told, you aren’t leading.
Leaders take initiative, responsibility, and they do the extra work that others don’t want to do.
You can’t expect to separate yourself if you’re only doing the minimum.
Always go the extra mile; it’s what great leaders do.
Winners know why they win. Losers don’t know why they lose. They think it’s the coaches fault, their teammates fault, the referees fault. Winners have humility. They humble themselves to do the things that win games - Mick Cronin, UCLA
INDIVIDUALS get better before and after practice.
TEAMS get better in practice.
Have to put in the work outside of team practices if you want to be a great player.