Golden Grizzlies Men's Basketball fans, it's time for a virtual t-shirt and ticket toss! All you have to do is like and retweet and you'll be entered into the drawing to win 4 tickets and t-shirt for the game on Thursday, Feb 2nd at 7pm against PFW! Go Golden Grizzlies!

🏀 SATURDAY HOOPS THREAD - A few situations to have your team ready for as the season winds down Post-season basketball usually results in closer games...here are a few situations to keep in mind as you prep for the home stretch:

Six of the most important intangibles that coaches look for in players: 1. High character 2. Great attitude 3. Work ethic 4. Mental toughness 5. Leadership 6. Intelligence

Team workouts aren’t just for building strength. They’re also for building mental toughness, leadership, and team cohesion.

When evaluating your season, don't do it in isolation. >Feel is not always real. Hear multiple perspectives so you can get a real picture. >>If you don't get a real picture, you won't solve real problems. -Ep. 489: Season's Over - What's Next?

"Coaches are problem solvers that need to find solutions and give less excuses." (Ep. 491) This is the way.

This may sound extreme, but there aren't many things you can do that are better for you than this. The benefits include: - Reduced inflammation & depression, and increased blood flow & circulation, mental toughness, ability to cope with stress, and happiness. #MondayMindset

April 25, 2003: In Portland, Blazers coach Mo Cheeks is credited w/ an assist during the National Anthem.

Don’t rely on your feelings Rely on your habits

I love this message by Joni Taylor !! You can be a thermometer or a thermostat. A thermometer tells you the temperature; a thermostat changes the temperature. Which one are you? Read more: acoachsdiary.com/post/week-of-m…

"You can praise and teach too"... - Ep. 502, Player Problems

Individuals get better before and after practice. Teams get better during practice.

Four reasons to not be afraid of failure: 1. You can’t succeed without facing and overcoming your fears. 2. You’re stronger than you think you are. 3. Failure is not final. You can learn and improve from it. 4. Even if you fail, your worth as a human doesn’t change.

CONFIDENT ATHLETES SAY: 🗣 I've got this. 🗣 I'm ready. 🗣 I've put in the work. 🗣 I've done this many times before. 🗣 Bring it on! 🗣 No one can stop me. 🗣 I've earned this. 🗣 I've worked harder than he/she has. 🗣 Give me the ball. 🗣 LET'S GO! #ConfidenceWins

"My philosophy of defense is to keep the pressure on an opponent until you get to his emotions" – John Wooden

The best player on a team should also be the hardest worker on the team. If you are the best player on your team, you have great influence as a leader. If you work hard and put the team first, your teammates will follow you!

The best rebounders are those who relentlessly pursue the ball Not those who block out the best Both can be important, but “get the ball” is more important

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Compete “Life isn’t fair” … mindset of the mediocre

If you’re wondering why I love CBB so much, it’s because the entire country rallies around a future Northwestern Mutual Agent absolutely cooking NBA lottery picks.