The Four Elements of a Great Basketball Team

Having been fortunate enough to see Kevin Eastman speak last fall I have found myself enamoured by many of the great points that he made, particularly those that had to do with defense and gaining a competitive edge. The following list (Eastman always has lists) contains a little bit of both, I imagine because teams that have a competitive edge are usually the ones who play great defense.

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Last Chance for Discount for Online Coaching Clinics

If you’re like me you’re always looking for a new ideas on how to make your team better.

If you’ve ever been to a coaching clinic then you know they are GREAT but the problem is you can only attend them a few times a year. Plus they can be expensive and time consuming.

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“The Wit and Wisdom of Al McGuire”

“They are from a book that is full of thoughts and quotes from one of the most charismatic coaches in the history of sport. The book is amazing and here are just a few of the ‘wit and wisdom of Al McGuire.’ ”

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Winning is Giving

Winning is giving your best self away
Winning is serving with grace every day
You’ll know that you’ve won when your friends say it’s true.
“I like who I am when I’m around you.
You look for the best in the others you see
And you help us become who we’re trying to be.”

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Tomorrow is a New Day

So whenyesterday’s practice started, this became its focus. That practice is in the past now, it is over and the worst thing we can do is dwell on it. Learn from your mistakes and make the necessary adjustments to ensure that it never happens again.

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