Self-scouting - do you have these 'guys' or do you play 'by committee'? Develop skilled players and role players.
Offense (Advantage creators)
- Floor general (even more, add a point forward)
- Fifty percent shooter
- PnR handler
- Screen master/roller
- Inbounder (pressure management)
Defense (Advantage removers)
- Shut down defender
- Eraser
- Glass eater (Windex, elite rebounder)
- Chaos agent (disruptor)
- Point guard defender
Miscellaneous
- Possession ender (scores, assists, steals, rebounds)
- Physical force
Charles Barkley says, "What is your (NBA) skill?" Give the coach a reason to put you on the floor and keep you on the floor.
As a coach, connecting with the youth program to create expectations and prioritize role players can create both goodwill and good results.
Play both ends of the floor. If you're a B+ offensive player and a D- defensive player, are you making teammates better, impacting the game, and impacting winning?
Lagniappe. Leaving the comfort zone.
View on Threads
