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Friday, March 28, 2025

Basketball - Discipline Defines Destiny

Quotes don't make players. Actions do. Make choices that promote success. 

"We make our habits and our habits make us."

"Discipline defines destiny."

"Leave your comfort zone."

I heard it a thousand times from youngsters considering bad choices. "There's nothing to do for us." Don't make bad choices because you think you have none. 

  • Alcohol impairs adolescent brain function, muscle function, and recovery after exercise. Aside from violating league rules on chemical health with stiff penalties, it's unhealthy for you as an athlete. 
  • Don't text and drive. Studies also show that using your phone to send a text while driving can have the same effect on your reaction time as drinking four beers before getting behind the wheel. 
  • Be intentional about sleeping at least eight hours a night. "Prioritizing sleep in athletes’ preparation and recovery routine is not an easy task."
"Here's something I know I'm supposed to do that I really don't want to do...can you make yourself do it...here's something you know you're not supposed to do...can you keep yourself from it."

Lagniappe. The offseason is the opportunity season.  

Lagniappe 2. In "The Program," Eric Kapitulik argues for specifics not "good job." "“Good job” is no more helpful than “do better.” Delete “good job” from your vernacular." 

Lagniappe 3. Good offense is multiple actions. 

Lagniappe 4. Avoid "magical thinking." Coach Dags explains that there's a process to make more threes and coaches saying "we're going to make more threes" isn't it. Study the video.  

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