Pat Walden

[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

Absolutely 💯

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

QUIET GYMS ARE LOSING GYMS

"When you see a teammate do something that is really good, tell him.

If you see something he can do better, build him up and help him with that." (Jon Scheyer)

𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨

📽️ @tonywmiller

[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

@MainsTravis Just scratching the surface.

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Don’t think for one minute that team sports is only about the sport. Athletes gain confidence, work ethic, discipline, lifelong relationships. Sports teaches kids to find their voice, to stand on their own. Learning & playing the sport is great, but ultimately that’s secondary.

[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

You see it every day, unfortunately.

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

When we prioritize physical characteristics such as athleticism, wingspan, height & body type, but don’t see the intangibles such as love of the game, competitiveness, motor, IQ & ability to adapt, we’re shortchanging athletes. The intangibles often outweigh any physical traits.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"Everyone wants the victory lap, but no one wants to run the race."

Do you want to win, or do you just want to be seen winning?
Because those are not the same thing.

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

This is such a powerful quote from Hornets Head Coach, Charles Lee

“Anybody that's gonna push you loves you more than anybody that's gonna let you stay the same."

[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

Can I get an amen?

[Matt Lisle @CoachLisle]

A coach can help you with your mistakes, but NOBODY can help you with your excuses.
– Buzz Williams

[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

Amen!

[Marsha Frese @CoachFrese]

You are who you can guard. The ability to shoot the 3 doesn’t automatically make you a guard at the collegiate level. If you want to play a guard in college, spend time defending ball screens-getting over successfully and containing!

[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

Be a CHAMPION!

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

PLAYERS: Excuses and blaming things on other people will never get you closer to your goals. Losers find reasons why they can't do something. Champions always find ways to overcome challenges, avoid obstacles, minimize distractions, and get better.

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

The best teams have reserves who star in their roles and starters who practice like they're trying to make the team.

𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦.

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

PLAYERS: You're either making things better or making things worse for your team. You're never a neutral teammate. You're either helping your teammates or not. You're either encouraging or not. You're either providing a good example or not. Great teams have great teammates!

[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

100%truth. Excellence doesn't take the easy route!

[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

Truth!

[Keith Allen @coachkeithallen]

Characteristics of a 3 Percenter

[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

Such a huge upside with the talent, work ethic and character to be successful!

[Kevin Moses Scouting and Promotional Services @mosesk225]

"The Rim Guardian With A Dog Mentality"
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[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

TRUTH

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

When everyone is talented, talent means nothing. 🔥

Inky Johnson nailed it.

At the highest level, the separator isn't skill. It's leadership. Culture. Commitment. Mindset.

What's your team's separator? 👇

[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

Embrace it!

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

The foundation for championships are built in the off-season during the unseen hours. Work ethic is not situational. Champions put in the work whether they feel like it or not. Today's work is next year's results.

[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

Great breakdown!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

This is a one-minute coaching communication masterclass from @MollyMiller33.

- Clear and concise
- Purposeful phrasing
- Specific and direct feedback

Watch. Bookmark. Share.

[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

@briancrice Good Catholic supporter!

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"Once your commitment is greater than your feelings, that's when you get results. That's when it happens for you."
Show up when it’s boring, inconvenient, or uncomfortable, and those quiet deposits become the unstoppable momentum everyone later calls “overnight success.

[Pat Walden @Irishbball]

What a great message/mindset!

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

To love your team is to:

Serve them
Challenge them
Hold them accountable
Support them
Connect with them
Sacrifice for them
Tell them the truth
Listen to them
Encourage them
Fight for their highest good

Love is a competitive advantage