Family and academics come first. Offseason outdoor workouts start soon (weather permitting). Families are reluctant to sacrifice study time with finals ongoing.
Let's discuss inclusiveness. In Carl Pierson's excellent book, The Politics of Coaching, he shares how some high school offseason programs exclude incoming freshmen, a strategy protecting the interests of existing high school players and their families.
You make yourself a player. But coaches develop themes. Bob Ryan asks "how much coaches really matter in pro sports." In youth sports, coaches own primary responsibility for fundamental teaching and team culture. Our program emphasizes teamwork, improvement, and accountability.
Elite skill development is all encompassing, many trainers working over twelve hours a day. Players invest time on purposeful actions to score.
In The Speed of Trust, Stephen M.R. Covey outlines '4 cores of credibility' illustrating the dimensions constructing elite players.
What do scorers prioritize?
Catch-and-shoot
1-2 dribble separating moves to attack the basket
Basket attack from specific areas (e.g. box drills footwork)
Three-point shooting
Finishing at the rim
Competition against defense
"Winners are trackers." - Darren Hardy, The Compound Effect
Build winning habits - consistency, fundamentals, attention to detail, tracking (measure progress)...to earn a chance at success. It takes three weeks of daily commitment to build a habit.
Lagniappe: Florida Coaches Clinic notes excerpts
If you stop learning, you’re done - Bruce Weber
Only game-like practice is offense vs. defense - Chris Oliver
100% survival at NBA level—MUST be honest with these guys - Mike Procopio
Be the expert in the room with your tasks - Mike Weiner
Sport psychology isn’t THE answer but it is part of the answer - Don Kalkstein
On Point – coach your players so that they could be friends of yours 50 years later - Del Harris
Everything is stolen - Micah Shrewsberry
"Yelling, abrasive coaching style isn’t as effective anymore" - Players panel
