Kings Park Bball

[Kings Park Bball @KingsmenHoops]

Last Breakfast Club before season starts.

There’s 2 responses when people hear about it, most say… “6am workouts that’s crazy” but some say “that’s awesome”

What does it mean in the grand scheme of our program and season?

Nothing.

And yet at the same time…EVERYTHING

[Kings Park Bball @KingsmenHoops]

…the expense of your inner peace.

The fear of failure is a seesaw with extreme confidence…up and down…the blessing and the curse!

[Kings Park Bball @KingsmenHoops]

Almost done with “Never Stop” by @dhurley15

I’ve always felt that being a good coach is like being a good dad

Even when you’re good…and you KNOW you’re good, you’re still dogged with the sense that you can somehow do more.

And that cycle pushes you to outward greatness at…

[Kings Park Bball @KingsmenHoops]

“Opening the gym” is a sacred ritual for basketball coaches…

Early in the morning. Late at night.

The quiet. The calm before the storm. Just you and the court.

It never feels like a chore.

Feels like home.

[A Pen And A Napkin @apenandanapkin]

I really like this one!

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

One pattern I’ve noticed in all dysfunctional teams:

They want success without the sacrifice.

Dan Lanning said, "You know to accomplish a goal, it has to be valuable what you're willing to give up."

The 4 things they couldn't sacrifice:🧵
1. They couldn't sacrifice ego for trust - When the pressure mounted, players protected individual stats over team success.

Great teams do the opposite - they care more about winning than looking good. They invest in trust and the team. And trust is how teams become unstoppable.

2. They couldn't sacrifice comfort for discipline -While great teams show up early and stay late, these teams took shortcuts when it mattered most.

Every skipped rep, every avoided drill, every comfortable choice - they add up tup over time. Death by one-thousand cuts.

3. They couldn't sacrifice convenience for accountability - When effort slipped, no one spoke up. Standards became suggestions not standards to live by.

Great teams demand accountability because they know: Excellence doesn't maintain itself.

4. They couldn't sacrifice the short-term fixes for long-term greatness - When the grind got hard, they chose the easy path. When pressure built, they wanted quick fixes.

Championship teams embrace the long game when others take shortcuts. They know growth and success is a journey.

The pattern is clear:
Many teams often have the talent to win. But only teams willing to sacrifice have the character to finish.
Ego → Trust
Comfort → Discipline
Convenience → Accountability
Short-term → Long-term

[Chris Parker @chris_parker222]

Your job as a Head Coach is to get the program to it's ceiling. The ceiling is different at each place. This can be a very difficult concept for parents, players, coaches, and administration to understand. Work to get your program to it's individual ceiling.

[Kings Park Bball @KingsmenHoops]

I’m a basketball coach but a sports fan.

It’s the best…can’t script it.

Watching “We Are New Castle United”

Homegrown Sean Longstaff hadn’t scored in 4 years in home stadium.

In biggest game the team played in decades…he scores 2 in a 2-1 win to send the team to Wembley.

[Gordon Chiesa @gchiesaohmy]

Mindful head coaches, during game timeouts, have precious seconds, to explain, clearly, new adjustments or continual strategies. Poised communicators speak, w/ 1) clarity 2) confidence 3) listenable voice tones.

[Gordon Chiesa @gchiesaohmy]

Resilient game units are talented and strong minded. Persistent teams 1) ball share 2) willingly screen 3) late contest execute 4) help defend 5) gang rebound 6) loose ball compete. Group toughness and fundamentals!

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Adversity is your partner in growth.

[Gordon Chiesa @gchiesaohmy]

Gifted game scorers fast track team growth by valuing playing, w/out the ball. Moving talents recognize 1) cutting 2) screening 3) open court running creates chemistry. Linking basket makers respect unit collaboration.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

The greatest success isn’t found in shortcuts or quick wins. It’s found in the craft.

Years ago, a real carpenter showed up at my house during the Great Recession. I expected to hear how hard things were… but instead, he smiled and said, “I’m busier than ever.”

Why? Because average workers struggled, but craftsmen thrive no matter the economy.

That moment changed how I see success.

The truth is, it’s not about building entertainment centers… it’s about building your life, your work, your legacy… like a craftsman.

When you commit to your craft, you stand out. You excel. You create masterpieces in your life, your team, and your career.

It’s time to stop chasing average and start building excellence.

Be the craftsman. You’ll be glad you did.

[Gordon Chiesa @gchiesaohmy]

Committed, help game defenders don't arm wave, at the ball as the dribbler penetrates. Ball stopping is initiated by 1) body positioning 2) angling feet 3) chest squaring 4) hand flicking 5) path denying, D foundational support!

[Adam Nelson @HD_DirtKing]

D3 basketball 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[Kings Park Bball @KingsmenHoops]

How cool to watch the draft and see @vj_edgecombe of @LuHiBasketball get drafted 3rd overall

Throwback to when our guy @garsidem__ was @NewsdaySports Suffolk POY alongside VJ as LI POY

He didn’t get drafted third, but Garside did have THREE buzzer beaters for @UnionMBB

👑 🏀

[Kings Park Bball @KingsmenHoops]

What a privilege HS sports is…the opportunity to compete with your childhood friends, wearing the jersey of your town.

If you knew you were going to win it all, it wouldn’t be fun or worthwhile. It’s the chase, the uncertainty, and ultimately…the journey that makes it special.

[Kings Park Bball @KingsmenHoops]

Emphasis for us always has to be “INSIDE-out” mentality. Drives…paint touches…kick out 3s infinitely better than perimeter pass 3s. Balance. If you live by the 3, during playoff run/stretch that is single game elimination, good chance (esp. on college court),you’ll die by the 3

[Gordon Chiesa @gchiesaohmy]

Interior scorers add game value, in conjunction, w/ 3 point shooting emphasis. Often, if 3 point shots aren't going in, paint points move the scoreboard. Old school basket makers steady the offense and create unity.

[Gordon Chiesa @gchiesaohmy]

Interior scorers add game value, in conjunction, w/ 3 point shooting emphasis. Often, if 3 point shots aren't going in, paint points move the scoreboard. Old school basket makers steady the offense and create unity.

[Kings Park Bball @KingsmenHoops]

So special to have the opportunity to share the game you love….with the people you love.