Actually got a verbal warning for a bench technical the other night. Our bench players were jumping on the court while cheering for their teammates. I cannot tell you how proud I was. Genuine, uncontrollable joy for each other. That is the secret sauce many teams miss.
There is only one way to measure a successful youth basketball coach. Do your players fall in love with the game? That’s it. Kids will get better and develop over time. But only if they love it. Your job is to make them love it.
I ate some chips before coaching our varsity basketball game tonight and I legitimately walked in to my pregame speech with a chip stuck to my shirt. #NotAshamed