𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... NOBODY reminds anyone of the standards 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... COACHES remind team of the standards 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... CAPTAINS remind team of the standards 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... EVERYONE reminds each other of the standards

Your culture doesn't automatically change because you do a book study, a team-building activity, bring in different players, paint the locker room, get new uniforms, or put a slogan on a t-shirt. Culture changes when the standards are lived out and reinforced EVERY DAY.

PLAYERS: How you do anything in life is how you do everything. ◽️ Late for class ◽️ Always has an excuse ◽️ Never keeps their word ◽️ Doesn't complete school work ◽️ Disrespects teachers/coaches/parents These players are rarely good teammates. ~via @CoachJonBeck

PLAYERS: Your body language conveys a message to your teammates and coaches. It can show others what kind of attitude, energy, toughness, focus, unselfishness, and maturity you possess. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 ... 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬!

WORK ETHIC ELIMINATES FEAR “I never feared about my skills because I put in the work. Work ethic eliminates fear.” (Michael Jordan)

.@TheBDSAgency is growing and looking for a passionate individual to join our team! There's still time to apply - a formal breakdown of candidates will begin shortly! For more information & to apply: https://t.co/bBbMr5lt22

Athletes who want to play and only have fun are "PARTICIPANTS" Athletes who work hard in practice & games are "COMPETITORS" Athletes who do what's right regardless of the situation are "CHAMPIONS"

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PLAYERS: How you do anything in life is how you do everything. ◽️ Late for class ◽️ Always has an excuse ◽️ Never keeps their word ◽️ Doesn't complete school work ◽️ Disrespects teachers/coaches/parents These players are rarely good teammates. ~via @CoachJonBeck

Great teams aren't like everyone else 🏀 Every team has 5 starters 🏀 Every team has a leading scorer 🏀 Every team has a leading rebounder Not every team is a great team Not every team is committed to winning 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦 𝗗𝗢 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗜𝗡

GET THE RIGHT GUYS ON THE BUS! "Mediocre people don’t like high achievers and high achievers don’t like mediocre people ... Get the right guys on the bus, get them in the right seats, and get the wrong guys off the bus." ~ Nick Saban video from @TheCrimsonWhite

HUSTLE IS A TALENT You don't have to tell others about your commitment or desire. Your actions will speak louder than your words. Great teams have great teammates.

Never complain about something that you’re not willing to change. ~ via @InkyJohnson

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HUSTLE IS A TALENT Hustle can be contagious. Be a spark plug. Create your own momentum. Supply the energy your team needs. Shots may or may not go in the basket, but hustle should never have an off-day. 📹 @PGCbasketball

PLAYERS: When coaches, teachers, or parents push you or hold you to high standards, it's often because they want you to be better. They want you to reach your potential. They want you to achieve your goals. Be coachable and appreciate how they might be able to help you.

Excited to have @CoachBechler officially as a part of the #BDSFam! @TheBDSAgency has always prioritized collegiate women’s basketball coaches, and the addition of Jamy will further expand development and representation opportunities for a broader range of coaches with our

GET THE RIGHT GUYS ON THE BUS! "Mediocre people don’t like high achievers and high achievers don’t like mediocre people ... Get the right guys on the bus, get them in the right seats, and get the wrong guys off the bus." ~ Nick Saban video from @TheCrimsonWhite

"You don't show up on game day and expect to be great. Greatness happens in practice. You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them." (Michael Jordan)

7 WAYS ATHLETES CAN SHOW THAT THEY ARE COACHABLE ... 1️⃣ Attitude of gratitude 2️⃣ Good body language 3️⃣ Respectful eye contact 4️⃣ Do things without being asked 5️⃣ Do what you're supposed to do 6️⃣ Listen when someone is speaking 7️⃣ Ask questions that benefit the team

“Tough players can take criticism without feeling the need to talk back or give excuses. Tough players project confidence with their body language. Tough players go as hard as they can for as long as they can. Tough players are great teammates.” (Jay Bilas)