Be somebody. It's the work, outworking the other guy. While the overarching principle behind coaching is "Keep it simple, stupid", for players, it's the work.
Rise up. What gets your team fired up? They've got to find their muse...they're reason to give more every day. You need to play with optimum 'arousal' in psychology terms.
Need more energy? Play with purpose; play to make your teammates better. You can't play defense expecting to be beaten and play offense expecting to be contained. Club can't handle you!
"Basketball is a game meant to be played fast." - John Wooden
Learn to fly.
Find balance and belief. I asked my team 'what is the opposite of fear?' They answered, "confidence". I suggested that the opposite extreme of fear is 'lack of fear', which is recklessness. The 'balance' amidst fear and recklessness is confidence.
We can find wisdom in studying greatness.
