"Success is peace of mind attained only through self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you’re capable." - John Wooden
You get "your name here" tomorrow by what you do today. "Repetitions make reputations." Your offseason defines whom you become as a team and as an individual.
Seek excellence not validation. At the peak of the John Wooden Pyramid of Success stands "competitive greatness." His UCLA Bruins won ten national basketball championships including nine in a ten year span. It's also worth noting that they won their first in his sixteenth season at UCLA.
Recall the power of incremental gains. One percent improvement daily creates a 37-fold improvement over a year!
Lagniappe. What is relatable? What matters to you? In the end, that's what matters, what drives you?
"It takes what it takes." Have you left your comfort zone? Train to be unstoppable.
Lagniappe. Earn your coaches' trust.
Yes, Coaches Play Favorites.
— Greg Berge (@gb1121) May 30, 2024
Coaches want to win. They play favorites. But they don’t play the favorites parents think they do.
Who are the favorites that coaches play?
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Lagniappe 2. Zoom-like action into middle PnR.
Gonzaga
— Zach Weir (@WEIRbasketball) May 30, 2024
DHO Clear
Mid PnR#XsOs pic.twitter.com/QIqzcIryYo
Lagniappe 3. "Movement kills defenses." Finishing your cut moves defenders, opening teammates.
Finish Your Cut
— Reid Ouse (@reidouse) May 30, 2024
Cutting occupies defenders. Don’t stop your cut just because you aren’t open to receive a pass.
Finish your cut because you will likely occupy a secondary defender. pic.twitter.com/p4X67NVUwf