Coach Lane preached sacrifice, teamwork, commitment. Doesn't everyone? He was so consistently positive that reprimands got attention. "You call that defense?"
Amidst a 13-game win streak, he reminded us "I'm pleased but I'm not satisfied." Sometimes, he shouldn't have been pleased at a veteran team's occasional immature play with rushed or forced shots.
This raises the questions about when and how to express dissatisfaction. Coaches want play reflecting our philosophy, attitudes, beliefs and values. Coach Shawanda Brown chastised players, "that is NOT how we play" if players got sloppy or selfish. Coach Ralph Labella looked on in disbelief, saying "are you kidding me?"
Teach without demeaning. Don't lose players with "you're dumb" when "you're too good of a player to take that shot" is better.
All coaches teach players our NON-NEGOTIABLES.
1. Play with purpose. Know and execute our plan. Have an idea of where we score and whom we especially have to contain. Every player should know where good shots arise for themself and for every teammate.
2. Know the Four Factors that impact winning. Repetition matters.Harp on them because they matter - SPCA
- Shots (differential effective field goal percentage)
- Protect (the ball) "TURNOVERS KILL DREAMS."
- Crash - along with scorers and elite defenders, rebounds sustain or end possessions
- Attack - get to the basket and make free throws when fouled
4. Win this possession. 51 years ago we went 21-4 and lost by 1, 2, 1, and 3 points. The combined records of teams that beat us was 56-6. Eight of twenty-five games were decided by two or fewer possessions. Excellent teams have resilience to compete harder for longer because every possession counts.
5. Learn how to win. All victories are not equal. Bad teams win at home against other bad teams. Then they win some road games against other bad teams. Good teams beat winning teams at home and progress to win road games against quality teams. Winning isn't accidental.
6. Teach players to see the game was Pete Newell's first commandment. Few players have the vision to do that without studying video, studying screenshots, and watching THEIR actions. Studying elite players helps. Break down your video, your good and poor decisions to imprint what works and what doesn't.
Lagniappe. Progression drills.
1 on 1 Progression
Both players have to go around the same side of the cone.
1 v 1 - O must make contact before finishing
1 v 2 - Control your space before attacking help-side or getting to a floater
2 v 2 - Control your space & read the help-side. Pass or finish. pic.twitter.com/RAd0eujkSB
— Reid Ouse (@reidouse) January 23, 2024
Lagniappe 2. Whether you need all the 'extra mustard' to get your shot off depends on you.
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