"Tell me something I don't know." - Everyone ever born
Who am I? Who do I want to become? What adversity must I overcome?
A minor example of 'Charlie Hustle'.
LeBron is known for "the block" but he deserves credit for many more "moments."
Go to 1:55 of the video.
Hustle translates state of mind into state of being. Hustle encapsulates preparation, effort, and action. Unless we focus, we can't inform our plan with effort.
Consider examples of "failed hustle."
- Not listening when coaches speak, teach, and motivate
- Reading but not studying the scouting report
- "Buddy running" in transition defense (running with the player)
- "Cheating a drill", not giving maximal effort
- Running wind sprints to beat your neighbor, not to be your best
- "Dead man's defense" played six-feet under the ballhandler
We know hustle when we see it. Years ago, I was at Fenway Park for a meaningless game 161 against the Orioles. The Red Sox led 8-3 in the eighth inning with a man on first. The Sox singled to right and left fielder B.J. Surhoff backed up at third base. Maybe it didn't matter, but it mattered to him and for me.
Functional Basketball Coaching discusses possible 'hustle statistics'.
Play like your hair's afire. Don't hustle for your town, fans, school, family, or coaches. Hustle for your teammates. You are accountable to them first.