“The difference between good and bad writers is that good writers know when they’re bad.” - Dan Brown (author, The DaVinci Code)
Good coaches communicate well.
- Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was interviewed in The Boston Globe. "It’s the character of the guys,” he said. “They like to compete. They like to play. I still think we have a lot to get better at. The guys bring it every day. They want to get better. They want to play hard. That doesn’t mean that we won’t have stretches of the season where we’re (not) perfect but there’s been some moments of greatness."
- The best coaches put players and teams in positions to succeed. That might include more preparation, more film work, or less intense practices or even a day off. One size doesn't fit all.
- Top coaches simplify with symmetry.
- Poor shot selection yields poor shooting percentage/EFG%.
- When it looks as though there's no plan, there's no plan.
- "You just slip out the back, Jack
Make a new plan, Stan
You don't need to be coy, Roy
Just get yourself free." - Paul Simon, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover - If you can't defend the half court OR transition, you cannot succeed.
"Beauty is skin deep; ugly goes all the way through."
- Turnovers are zero percent possessions. "Turnovers kill dreams."
- Good teams find ways to win. Ugly teams give games away.
- Undisciplined fouling allows too many easy shots.
Lagniappe. "Be here now." Focus. "Next play."
“Success is momentary, it’s not continuous. It’s right then, this is what you did, that’s over and done with. You better be where your feet are and move onto the next one,” Nick Saban
— The Winning Difference (@thewinningdiff1) October 11, 2024
Winners use successful moments as building blocks en route to building competitive greatness. pic.twitter.com/Rg5Ceh64f3
Lagniappe 2. "Get to."
Joe Mazzulla is such a legend.
— Savage (@SavageSports_) October 10, 2024
Jayson Tatum has the privilege of dealing with unfair criticism.
Love the message. pic.twitter.com/IpaxZUPZCI