Believe in a "magic flashlight" on players.
Projection is part of running youth tryouts. If twenty girls try out, probably half a dozen catch the eye as the top and another six lack the size, athleticism, or 'force' to become impactful. Focusing on the middle group becomes the priority. You never know what the light of your magic flashlight will unearth.
Years ago as an assistant, I had the privilege of 'selecting' the player for the final roster sport on a group we'd coach for four years. One fifth grader caught my eye. She lacked basketball skills but had fluid movement and more 'athletic explosion'. So Sydney made the team. She became one of our top two players, scoring over 30 points on multiple occasions while being an impact defender. She played on a State Champion volleyball team as well.
Players have their low and high ceiling. If they don't 'love the game' or they have other sports as their priority, it's more likely that they fall to their 'low ceiling' instead of bumping into their high one.
Coaches can't supply everything. Good ones create aspiration and inspiration. Players define their preparation and perspiration.
Off ball work is extremely under taught in my opinion. @RoBo_22 working on his 1st 3 steps coming off the block to gain separation.
— Tim Martin (@TimMartin_TX) June 14, 2024
Timing in this is important. pic.twitter.com/VizBwt8YFs
