You can't become a true team until you care about your teammates more than you care about yourself.

I’ve always said I go DAYS and often WEEKS without getting a compliment or accolade. We’re raising kids to have to constantly be reassured, complimented, begged to play, etc etc. they aren’t going to make it in the real world!

And that “ price “ resulted in 8 NCAA Championships. “ Yes, it’s tough around here. And I am not easy to play for. And that’s because there is a price to pay for winning. But a coach doesn’t throw you to the wolves unless they think you have some wolf in you “. Pat

Parents: HS season starts Monday & here are some reminders to make it great for your player: 1. Clap loudly and often-for every player...there is nothing like hearing collective encouragement from the stands. 2. Encourage hard work and effort-being a good teammate should be the

Be great without being high maintenance. Show up on time, wear the right stuff, be coachable, support your teammates & give 100% every time you practice/play. High maintenance is hard. Coaches love low maintenance players who buy into the process. You’re what makes coaching fun!

I say this all the time!

PLAYERS: Every team in America has a leading scorer. Every team has starters. Even the worst teams have starters and a leading scorer. The best teams care about winning. The best teams care about maximizing their potential. The best teams stay focused on their team goals.

Players and coaches Keep your circle tight Everyone doesn't want to see you do well At times your circle shrinks in size but increases in value

That’s my girl Kamie Jenkins 🤍 she’s killing it!!

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Walked in my office this morning and saw this as I was sitting at my desk. Coaches kids are special! ❤️💙😇

Control what you can control. Keep your emotions in check. Live the standard, not your situation. Own your response. Forget the last play, play the next play. Leaders can’t just preach it, they must live it and empower others to live it. Be the standard.

10 Things ALL Teammates Can Do 1. Be on Time 2. Be Engaged 3. Be Coachable 4. Respect Others 5. Be an Encourager 6. Be an Energy Giver 7. Give your Best Effort 8. Be a Good Role Model 9. Keep a Positive Attitude 10. Support your Teammates Be a Great Teammate!

Effective teachers don't focus so much on rules, but more on relationships, routines, & expectations. If you focus mainly on rules, you will spend most of the year enforcing them. But if you focus on relationships, routines, & expectations, you rarely have to defer back to rules.

Being coachable means you're willing to consider feedback even if you don't like what you hear. It means resisting the urge to make excuses or get defensive when challenged. Getting better is more important than your ego. You'd rather get it right than be right.

If you are playing 5v5 more than you are working on your game, then something is wrong. 50 games a summer & only practicing 8 times is like guessing through every question on the test. 50 games won’t get your jump shot better. Spend time working on your skill this off season!

10 Ways to Earn More Playing Time: 1. Be the hardest worker in the room 2. Encourage your teammates 3. Be a relentless competitor 4. Make the hustle plays 5. Have a great attitude 6. Be a great teammate 7. Do the little things 8. Know your role 9. Be coachable 10. Be a leader

This year I’ve already had the privilege of attending 10 AAU events across the country & 2 high school shootouts so far. Here are some of my biggest takeaways. Players: • Stop putting the ball over your head when you catch it around the perimeter. I see prospects doing this

6 Rules for Sports Parents: 1. It’s your child’s experience, not yours 2. Accept the struggle of team sports 3. Don’t ruin the ‘car ride home’ 4. Be a good role model 5. Celebrate the team 6. Make memories Be a Sports Parent your child can be proud of.

Why is having Gratitude so important? - Gratitude kills worry. - Gratitude destroys fear. - Gratitude makes you happier. - Gratitude makes you healthier. - Gratitude builds your resilience. - Gratitude changes your state of mind. Be Grateful.