Computers do not multitask. Their processor switches rapidly between jobs, so they execute each quickly and accurately. When people multitask, we are neither fast nor accurate. Multitasking makes mediocrity.
Players cannot focus on their friends or families in the stands and the game. More attention to baserunners leads to less on the hitter. Worrying about officiating takes concentration off the game. Rehashing the last play distracts from "be here now."
TIME management is better expressed as ITEM management, taking care of the business at hand - family time, study, or basketball.
TIME management is better expressed as I MET management as we focus on our individual and group relationships.
TIME management is better expressed as "ME IT management" as we control our project management using David Cottrell's "do it now" philosophy. Coach Wooden said, "if you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?"
The pandemic forced us from our normal routines, but blessed us with additional time to invest or spend. I've certainly spent too much on distractions. I could have spent more time:
- Reading or re-reading
- Watching Coaching Clinics online
- Studying video
- Updating my "teaching video" spreadsheet
- Refining practice plans
- Updating my drill book
- Finishing writing my second basketball book
- Practicing mindfulness
Summary:
- Invest our time, don't spend it.
- Multitasking makes mediocrity.
- Managing time is self-management.
- "Be here now."
- "Manage one ITEM. Do it now."
Lagniappe: from Teachhoops.com
I've talked about the Ration sisters, the big sisters Prepa Ration and Perspi Ration and the little sisters, Aspi Ration and Inspi Ration.
Lagniappe 2: Heat Iverson Pinch
Miami transformed Iverson cut action into post entry and a back screen. If it's not there, especially with a switch, 1 cuts through and 3 has a mismatch.
BBallBreakdown shares what the Cavs did with their Iverson series, including the look above.