"Bad shots will beat you faster than anything else" - Rick Majerus

Who you hang with matters. Hang with selfish people -> Become selfish Hang with selfless people -> Become selfless Hang with negative people -> Become negative Hang with positive people -> Become positive Hang with those who will help you achieve your dreams!

A good coach talks about winning. A *great* coach teaches what it takes to win: - How to prepare before the rest. - How to push when it’s uncomfortable. - How to bounce back when life hits. The lessons don’t end at the buzzer—they carry into everything they’ll ever do

CUTTING & MOVING WITHOUT THE BALL is the most dangerous offensive weapon in basketball! 💯🏃🏽‍♂️🏀🧠

In college that “bag” you been working on go out the window! The bag for college is: pick and roll reads, catch and shoot 3s, defending, IQ plays. The 4 move combo with the spin you will probably never do.

Players should use this time to teach yourself how to eat in season and aau season. How you feel if you get more sleep. How to load up on bananas, sweet potatoes, PB&J sandwiches, pasta, and water. Gatorade and Body Armor is crap.

The most CONFIDENT players are the most PREPARED players .. read that again.

Athlete: Coach… I think I want to quit. Coach: Okay. Then let’s talk about why. Athlete: I’m tired. All the early mornings, the pain, the pressure. Sometimes I wake up and wonder what I’m even doing this for. Coach: That’s not quitting. That’s being human. Doubt shows up when

“Hear Me…” Mike Tomlin GOLD 🥇 “It’s not what you are capable of; it’s what you are willing to do. Plenty of people are capable. Fewer people are willing.” This message is the ultimate TRUTH in sports. No Deposit - No Return

The longer I coach, the more I realize: • “Less is more”—don’t over-explain it. • Staying composed under pressure is an elite skill. • Sometimes silence after a mistake teaches more than words. • Respect from players > applause from the crowd. • An apology to the team means

Shoot when you're open. Pass when someone else is open. Drive when nobody's open. This mantra simplifies decision-making. It teaches players to read the game, not just run plays. No overthinking—just clear, actionable choices.

Basketball is simple: - Play hard. - Play together. - Play smart. But coaching? Coaching is about balance: - Push them, but don’t break them. - Critique them, but don’t crush them. - Love them, but hold them accountable. That’s how you

"The players who have talent but don't have the work ethic eventually get surpassed by players who are less talented but have a greater work ethic." Talent’s a gift. Toughness and discipline are choices.

PLAYERS: Be a player that is HARD to play against but EASY to play with. You should be a dream teammate but a nightmare for the opposition.

What we DO vs what most people “think” we do!

To succeed as an athlete, you need both passion and discipline. Passion without discipline takes you nowhere, and discipline without passion eventually leads to burnout.

"Rebounding is 75% desire and 25% ability. It comes down to one basic fact, 'How much do you want the basketball?" - George Raveling

Tough teams do 3 things better than everyone else: 1. They communicate 2. They hold each other accountable 3. They keep showing up, no matter what It’s not just a mindset. It’s your standard.

Kill Pick Ups Get the ball secured as low to the ground as you can to avoid getting stripped.