They weren’t the best player. But they led the warm-ups. Picked up teammates. Clapped the loudest from the bench. Every coach remembers that kid. Because talent fades. But leadership lasts forever.

Take pride in your mental toughness. Show others how mentally strong you are by staying positive and giving your best effort no matter what adversity you’re faced with!

Start the school year right. If you are going to quit something, quit: Complaining Blaming others Taking shortcuts Procrastinating Being afraid to fail Doubting yourself Unhealthy habits Focusing on negatives Living in your comfort zone Saying I can’t/I won’t/I don’t Giving up

The hardest part isn’t the work. It’s waiting for the work to pay off.

Comfort is the enemy of greatness. To succeed, you must get out of your comfort zone and embrace the grind!

"Excellence is never an accident. It is the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution." – Aristotle

“You have to make a commitment to get better every day, no matter how successful you were the day before.” — Pat Summitt

Culture is the glue that holds a team together. With a strong culture, a team can overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

You don't need the best equipment and facilities to become a champion. What you need is inner drive, mental toughness, and strong character. Your mindset is the foundation of success because it is what drives your actions.

Basketball exposes one simple truth: You can't cheat the game. You can fake effort in practice. You can blame losses on refs, teammates, or bad luck. But eventually, the game humbles everyone who doesn't put in the work.

Basketball is a game of habits, not highlights. Every loose ball you dive for, every screen you set, every rotation you make—it's all a habit. Do the right thing enough times, and the wins will take care of themselves. Teach your players: Consistency > Flash.

If you want to win, do the things that lead to winning. Focus your mind, give your best effort, think positively, trust your instincts, and be a good teammate. All of these things are under your control!

Basketball doesn’t care about your excuses: - Didn’t sleep well. - Got into an argument. - Had a bad day at school or work. The game demands your best, no matter how you feel. Teach your players that consistency under pressure isn’t just for the court— it’s for life.

Mental toughness, once developed, doesn’t just stay with you. You have to continue to work hard to maintain it. If you get lazy, you can become mentally weak again.

Spring Green High School played its final boys basketball game on Feb. 24, 1962. The Shamrocks defeated Arena 64-55 in a third-place sub-district contest.

See a ‘Sports Parent’ sitting alone? There is a reason. - No drama. - No negativity. - No ignorance. - No complaining. - No badmouthing coaches or refs. They just want to enjoy watching their child play. Be a part of the solution this fall sports season.

The only way to make a game-winning shot is to take it. To become a clutch player, you need to have the courage to face your fears and take risks.

As an athlete, your body language directly affects your motivation and confidence. By standing tall and acting confident, you can improve your mindset and perform better in games.

"At some point in the season, the coach has to turn the team over to the team." – Bill Walsh

“To be successful in this league, you have to embrace the hard.” — Steph Curry