1. Verbally & Nonverbally communicate you believe in them. Great parents believe in their kids and communicate it regularly. You can TELL them and SHOW them that you believe they can do anything. 2. Verbally & Nonverbally communicate that you accept them, love them, & are proud of them NO MATTER WHAT. Let them know…
1. Not Pulling the Trigger. Playing too cautiously/hesitant or conservative. 2. Better in practice/scrimmages/warm-up than in games. 3. Missing easy open shots close to the hoop or not executing offensively. 4. Poor body language (rounding shoulders, looking down, mouthing words). 5. Not playing to your potential. 6. Low confidence. 7. Very nervous before games, shots or close games. 8. Easily distracted during…
1. A winner doesn’t make excuses. It’s easy to find reasons to miss practices and workouts. Winner’s find reasons to attend them even when conditions are not ideal. 2. A winner maintains a White Belt Mentality. Winner’s know that they can learn something from everyone. They aren’t too proud to learn from people who are not…
1. Getting involved in the hype. Reading the papers, social media and/or forum. Leave this to the spectators, after the season you can read your articles. 2. Associating with negative people and small-time thinkers. These people will only slow you down. Keep your distance from them, especially during the season. 3. Making any particular game or tournament…
1. Play Basketball because YOU want to. Your happiness and well-being trumps success. If playing basketball is not in your heart than do something else. Don’t do it for other people. 2. Focus on the process not the outcome. If you keep improving each day, wins and titles will take care of themselves. If you focus…
1. Passion– The best basketball players love what they do, period. More than just winning, they love to train, they love to compete, they love the grind. Without passion we will never come close to our potential. 2. Courage– The best basketball players are not afraid to fail or put it on the line. They take…