Basketball- “I Want You to Be Better”

Coach Geno Auriemma says that players must understand that coaching comes from the message, "I want you to be better." Telling a player "that's a lousy shot," doesn't mean you're a bad player. The lesson teaches "that type of shot doesn't help you or us be better." 

Some see Barkley as an oversized kid, a clown. That's so far from the truth. 

Absolute GOLD here from Charles Barkley 🔑📝

Plays that are run for you are not always mean’t for you to score. They are for mean’t for the team to score. Be a playmaker within the offense 🎯 pic.twitter.com/l1CnZf8JJw

— Mike Shaughnessy (@mshaughnessy11) March 23, 2024

Jay Bilas's words should echo in our players' heads, "It's not your shot, it's our shot."

Remind ourselves Newell's wisdom, "teach players to see the game." When they do that, gladly be illuminated in their reflected light.

Lagniappe. Show up.  

Convenience is about showing up when you feel like it, when you’re told to, when you’re motivated to.

Commitment is about showing up when you don’t feel like it, when it isn’t convenient, because it’s a habit, , because you care, because it’s who you are.

Do the work.
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— Kevin DeShazo (@KevinDeShazo) March 22, 2024

Lagniappe 2. The most proficient players get separation by stopping, then going. 

Speed Stop Exchange to Cross Step

The read here is a "foot fight" - if I beat your foot, I'm attacking. pic.twitter.com/lZKSzbsexO

— Reid Ouse (@reidouse) March 22, 2024

Lagniappe 3. Know our strengths and weaknesses.  

Had an email from a parent whose son unfortunately did not make one of our 3 High School teams this week. She said her son said the tryouts were fair and run very well. She stated after our player/coach meeting her son now knows what he needs to work on to give him a better…

— Coach Switala (@CoachSwit) March 22, 2024

Lagniappe 4. Being an impactful player matters. 

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Helping the athlete establish & understand their identity as an individual and team contributor is 🔑

Not all are built to be ⭐️ players. Can they establish an identity that helps the team achieve its goals?

Scaffolding skill development is a needed tool for all coaches

— Ryan Silva M.Ed. (@ryan_silva_88) March 21, 2024