**A high school basketball team is a mirror of its coach.**
If you demand effort, they'll give you effort.
If you hold them accountable, they'll hold each other accountable.
If you settle for mediocrity, they'll live in it.
"When you see a teammate do something that’s really good, tell him. If you see something he can do better, build him up.”’ - Jon Scheyer
Quiet gyms are losing gyms.
I will die on this hill. I will argue till I’m blue in the face. I will produce the data.
Participation in youth sports/activities is as important as many of the classes my kids take at school. Maybe more important.
Talked to a varsity HS coach yesterday about how important it is to leverage your facilities to help generate funding for your athletic programs. AAU practices, camps, trainings, events. AD’s have to be business minded, landlords in a sense.
Dan Hurley on the two personas every head coach must master:
The Jockey 🏇, and the Corner Man. 🥊
In practice — you are the jockey. You push. You challenge. You demand more than they think they have. You stretch them past comfort so execution becomes inevitable.
On game night — you become the corner man. You steady. You simplify. You remind them who they are. Confidence replaces correction.
Preparation is where you build them.
Performance is where you believe in them.
Brad Underwood on Keaton Wagler:
"The first time I saw him live, we'd already signed him. And it was a game where he had 2 points. I walked out, and I couldn't wait to get my son on the phone, and said, 'We just got an incredible talent.' He wasn't selfish, he didn't force things, he made every right play... He's just very, very mature... I'm proud as heck of him."
Appreciate the NOW.
Rick Pitino is spot on. Every player’s hourglass runs out faster than they think.
One day, the practices, the games, the grind - it’s all gone.
Cherish every rep, every moment, every opportunity.
Don’t waste your sand. ⏳