Sunday, May 12, 2019

Basketball: Elevator Pitch



People are occupied. Your "elevator pitch" grabs and holds your audience. A one minute summary provides clarity and simplicity. 

Make your audience care. Bring energy. Lean into certain parts. Remove the rubbish. Share it with your team.

Our girls are athletes. They compete. Excellence is their only agenda. Practice at a high tempo; pressure their opponents at both ends. Play for each other and show how much they care. 


They fight to win every possession. Like The Terminator, they never quit


That's not who we are, yet. But that's the intent. They can get there. I believe. 

Lagniappe: 
Elite finishers practice finishing with either hand off either foot on either side of the basket. It's tougher for younger players developing coordination and girls who generally get less lift. You have to put in the work.