Philosophy:
Basketball is not a game that someone can put down, pick back up, and expect to still be good at it. It takes hard work, persistence, and consistency. My teams believe in the system. WE COMPETE DAILY! After all, to compete at the highest level you’re capable of you must completely buy into what you are doing.
“You’re either in, or you’re out.”
In The Classroom:
Players in my program not only excel on the court but also in the classroom. My players learn early and are consistently reminded that I care how they do in the classroom and they should too. I monitor throughout the year how my players are doing in their classes and they are held accountable. When players know how much you care, they will too.
“Tough players hold their teammates accountable to high standards. Tougher players are able to accept those standards without being told.” –Daniel Makepeace
Preseason
My preseason practices are about team building, individual skill building, and refining our game for the season. Before the season starts I feel it’s important to let the players know where they stand and what I expect. Season and team goals/expectations should be very clear and transparent and individual roles should be defined. In order to be successful everyone must buy in!
“There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results.” –Kenneth Blanchard
In Season
During the season we focus on maintaining our conditioning, sharpening our fundamentals to match our game plan, and preparation for the next game on the schedule. I want my teams to be prepared to handle any situation that comes their way. We don’t let other teams dictate the game. We dictate the type of play and pace of the game. But as in-game situations can sometimes turn chaotic, we will be prepared to adjust and adapt. It’s always been my opinion that the best teams in history were teams that can adapt and play any style.
“If you don’t spend time, energy and effort in detailed practice preparation then you shouldn’t be bothered about game results.”
Post Season
The post season is time for reflection as well as team and individual development. It’s always been my experience that after the season it’s much easier to look back and be objective about what you lacked as a team or individual. If a team or player wants to improve in the off-season, they must look at the previous season’s body of work with objective eyes and focus on what they need to improve.
SIGN OF A SUCCESSFUL COACH:
They demand discipline and are building a team that can be disciplined from within.
Basketball is not a game that someone can put down, pick back up, and expect to still be good at it. It takes hard work, persistence, and consistency. My teams believe in the system. WE COMPETE DAILY! After all, to compete at the highest level you’re capable of you must completely buy into what you are doing.
“You’re either in, or you’re out.”
In The Classroom:
Players in my program not only excel on the court but also in the classroom. My players learn early and are consistently reminded that I care how they do in the classroom and they should too. I monitor throughout the year how my players are doing in their classes and they are held accountable. When players know how much you care, they will too.
“Tough players hold their teammates accountable to high standards. Tougher players are able to accept those standards without being told.” –Daniel Makepeace
Preseason
My preseason practices are about team building, individual skill building, and refining our game for the season. Before the season starts I feel it’s important to let the players know where they stand and what I expect. Season and team goals/expectations should be very clear and transparent and individual roles should be defined. In order to be successful everyone must buy in!
“There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results.” –Kenneth Blanchard
In Season
During the season we focus on maintaining our conditioning, sharpening our fundamentals to match our game plan, and preparation for the next game on the schedule. I want my teams to be prepared to handle any situation that comes their way. We don’t let other teams dictate the game. We dictate the type of play and pace of the game. But as in-game situations can sometimes turn chaotic, we will be prepared to adjust and adapt. It’s always been my opinion that the best teams in history were teams that can adapt and play any style.
“If you don’t spend time, energy and effort in detailed practice preparation then you shouldn’t be bothered about game results.”
Post Season
The post season is time for reflection as well as team and individual development. It’s always been my experience that after the season it’s much easier to look back and be objective about what you lacked as a team or individual. If a team or player wants to improve in the off-season, they must look at the previous season’s body of work with objective eyes and focus on what they need to improve.
SIGN OF A SUCCESSFUL COACH:
They demand discipline and are building a team that can be disciplined from within.