"If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes" - John Wooden

An empty gym (or driveway, park), a basketball, an imagination--not many better memories. Where dreams can become realities. Fall in love w/the game & process

How to build shooting confidence: 1. Shoot a lot. 2. See the basketball go in the hoop a lot. 3. Repeat.

Great Shooters: 1) Have great footwork 2) Dip the basketball 3) Have put in YEARS of practice

A couple of basketballers in this group!! Congrats to all! #hudsonschools

Your game doesn't get better by chance, your game improves by investment. Are you putting in the hours to succeed?

Dana Altman: “Everybody kind of gave themselves to the team. The NCAA Tournament is not an individualized sport. We either all go or no one goes. Those guys really wanted to go. Every one of them gave up a little bit of what they wanted to do for what the team needed them to do.”

We need less youth coaches running plays and more youth coaches teaching fundamental skills and proper spacing. -Coach Mac 🏀

Players: You can’t rely on your practices, open gyms or AAU games to replace your skills training. Practices are focused on team concepts, but you play games at the skill level you have. As a player, your individual development has to be a commitment that you are accountable for.

Shooting isn’t something you can practice occasionally and expect results. The best shooter shoot the most! Outwork everyone.

Thank you!

Only the top player in women’s college basketball working on lay ups...

Wofford’s Mike Young went 74-103 without a winning season in his first 6 years. Since then, he has been to the NCAA tournament 5 times in 10 years. Sustaining a winning foundation takes time, patience, and losing seasons. Most coaches/staffs do not have that luxury.

In order for Steph Curry and Klay Thompson to leave the gym every day after practice they have to make 90 out of 100 threes. Lot's of great players have a “ticket” out of the gym every day. This “ticket” should involve improving a player’s weakness.

Hoping to play beyond high school? It takes MORE than just talent and athleticism:

20 mins into UConn vs. Louisville. Have NOT seen: -Crazy euro steps -Over dribbling -Jelly finishes at the rim -Hip drop swivel cross step slide skate HAVE SEEN: -Catch & Shoot (3s & 2s & layups) -Catch & Drive & Kick -Ball screens -Off ball screens -Constant Communication

Players: Off season is the time to focus on development! Every day you should be doing something to separate yourself & widen the gap between you & your competition. What are you doing today to get better? How’re you making it a priority? Be honest with yourself & then get busy!

At the end of the day, getting better is on the player. Coaches can beg and plead, but if the player doesn't want it, it won't matter.

“The Price of a Dream” 💭 Most find out what it really costs and run away from it. Early mornings. Late nights. Sacrifices. Disciplined habits. Boredom. Loneliness. Frustration...etc The truth is...it costs more than most are willing to give up 🤷‍♂️

Some players simply don’t get it. They don't understand how much dedication/purposeful work is required. They don’t give enough consistent effort! They want all the glory without any of the work. If you want it, you have to earn it! It takes what it takes. Do you want it enough?