"Just doing things the right way.
— The Winning Difference (@thewinningdiff1) June 28, 2024
Winners win because that's what winners do.
But, really, it's a result of doing the things that champions do each and every day." @KalenDeBoer
Champions are built from relentless consistency, commitment, and competitiveness. pic.twitter.com/USTTlk1xDM
Bill Parcells said, "you are what your record says you are."
How do you break down 'winning things'?
Before practice and games.
1) Know team assignments and roles. Be on the same page. For example, everyone should know how we defend ball screens.
2) Be hydrated, rested, and properly nourished. The best player I ever coached (Cecilia Kay) was the most prepared, always stretched out and mentally ready when the bell rang. She recently set the single game scoring record in the local Agganis All-Star game.
During practice and games.
1) Take great shots.
Today’s Teaching Tuesday is a big one! SHOT SELECTION
— CourtSessions Basketball (@court_sessions) December 28, 2021
This is the biggest difference between a failed or successful offense. We go into how you can win or lose a game based on shot selection, but here is a thread of how Shot Selection can impact your team. pic.twitter.com/vW8JgTEY2c
2) Focus maximally, "possession by possession."
After practice and games.
1) Review mentally what went well, poorly, and how to change.
2) Recover optimally with active recovery and "contrast therapy."
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- reducing lactic acid buildup in the muscles
- increasing blood flow to muscle tissue
- removing metabolic waste from the muscles
- reducing muscle tears and pain
- reduced soreness
Avoid "losing things."
Sure-fire methods to lose at basketball:
— Matt Hackenberg (@CoachHackGO) March 2, 2023
As a Team…
-Turn the ball over a lot
-Be indifferent about rebounding
-Take any shot from anywhere
-Do not communicate, under any circumstance
-Wait for someone else to lead
-Blame each other pic.twitter.com/5qsmmZQ6KT
Avoid losing attitudes.
Losing Teams:
— Arete Hoops (@AreteHoops) November 8, 2021
1. Blame others when things don’t go well
2. Fail to take responsibility
3. Listen to outside voices
4. Put MY needs over the TEAMS
5. Neglect the fundamentals
6. Think “talent” solves everything
7. Want results without work
8. Get soft when things get hard
Lagniappe. Beware early season pitfalls. I saw a team lose their opener by one. The first two defensive possessions had failed blockouts allowing putbacks to score.
10 Most Common Reasons for Early Season Losses:
— Arete Hoops (@AreteHoops) November 17, 2021
1. Transition defense
2. Missed box outs
3. Fouling away from the rim
4. Shot selection
5. Slow defensive rotations
6. Travels
7. Going off 1 foot in the lane
8. Missed FTs
9. 1 v 1 defense
10. Missed layups
Lagniappe 2. Playing off two feet is getting more and deserved attention.
The @nyknicks now have FOUR ex-Villanova guards on their roster.
— Buckets Basketball (@BucketsBBALL1) June 26, 2024
Jay Wright coached all of them.
One of Wright’s 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬?
Playing off 2 feet.
Check out this drill by Jay Wright which emphasizes playing off of 2 feet.
Full YouTube video:… pic.twitter.com/2u8O7hzpHr
