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Monday, January 8, 2024

Basketball: Becoming Our Best Self

Model commitment to personal growth. We know that John Calipari has a "Personal Board of Directors" with whom he meets periodically. Those are close confidants whose opinions and judgments he trusts.

What if we choose to keep our business "in house?" Develop a system like one shared by @matthgray. 

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Borrow from whatever sources you find helpful and relatable.

1) Add a quote: 

"Basketball is a game of mistakes." In the book, Knight, he discussed this in detail, arguing that most high school championships aren't won because of great plays but by few mistakes."  

2) Add a drill: Got this from an Indiana coach on vacation in the Caribbean. Used it during pregame warmups...


3) Add a coaching website to follow: Coach Doug Novak

4) Reduce a time waster: rid something that reduces our productivity...too much screen time or an online game. 

5) Show gratitude: Thank someone who helped you and express gratitude to family every day. 

Lagniappe. (language) 

Lagniappe 2. Build skill with reps. Add defense for more difficulty.