Tom Izzo said, "You play real good, you start. You don't play as good, you work your way back in."
"That's the American way except America has gotten soft."
You don't get what you want, you get what you earn.
It starts with hard work.
(@CBBonFOX)
Some coaches having tournament success:
Kelvin Sampson - Hard Nosed
Danny Hurley - Hard Nosed
Brad Underwood - Hard Nosed
Rick Barnes - Hard Nosed
Tom Izzo - Hard Nosed
Maybe there is still room in 2025 to hold players accountable
“The greatest competitors attack every single drill like it’s life or death. Winning matters, and every time you’re okay with losing a drill, you become less of a winner” - Lute Olson
Being a Head Coach is HARD Work.
Many parents do not understand the work it takes.
I have talked to MANY coaches over my career.
Here are 9 Things Coaches Want Parents to Understand.
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Tim Walz claimed he carried “weapons of war in combat” but he can’t load a shotgun? This guy is beyond weak. My little sister could beat him up. Ya gotta watch this👇
Nick Saban said, "You get up every day, you're entitled to: Nothing."
"Nothing is acceptable, but your best."
It means show up, do the work, and earn it every day.
Your thoughts drive what you want, your actions drive what you get.
The Habits of Hard Workers [🧵]
(🎥CTSN)
HIGH SCHOOL GUARDS: if you want to stand out among a EXTREMELY crowded field
1. DEFEND. The entire length of the floor! Do it aggressively!
2. Touch the paint FREQUENTLY!
3. Make open shots! Consistently!
4. PUT YOUR TEAMMATES in better positions! Often!
5. Make the post entry when it’s there! It will catch the coaches eye!
10 things that KILL team culture:
1. Selfishness
2. Entitlement
3. Jealousy
4. Laziness
5. Not being ALL IN
6. Egos
7. Going easy on teammates
8. Excuses & blame
9. Not training with the team
10. Fear of holding each other accountable
PARENTS: Enjoy being a parent to an athlete. Be positive, make it about the team, and have fun. If done right, parenting an athlete is rewarding for both your child and you. Sports are valuable!
“You get up every day, you’re entitled to nothing. You could have talent, but if you don’t have discipline, if you don’t execute, you don’t focus, you get nothing. If you’re complacent & not paying attention to detail, what does that get you? Nothing.”
—Nick Saban #TheLeadersMind 🏆 https://t.co/VUtVia0uI5