Take time to watch film and critique. Just because you win a game doesn’t mean you played well. Coaches and the players should always be concerned about the process. You have to keep an eye on the big picture.

Mark Pope after a loss to NC….”the game will beat it out of you. When we have some stubbornness and some reluctance to actually buy into exactly how we’re trying to take this, the game will beat it out of you. It’ll humble you.” This is so true and some never figure it out.

Taken from 15 years of business lessons in less than 500 words: “Your lack of focus will kill you before your competitors ever will.”

When you are working with a team, any team, everyday should be about connection. When they are all on the same page, connected, then, it all starts to work. No system will reach its potential without connectedness.

John Wooden: Yesterday is gone. Move on. How do you affect tomorrow…by what you do today. Make each day your masterpiece. If what you did yesterday still looks good today, then you haven’t done much today!

Entitlement vs Drive. You must never lose sight of the drive to improve. Every player has 2 obligations: 1) Try to get better everyday. 2) Hold your teammates accountable to improve as a team each practice. It’s all about we but it starts with me.

Know who you are as a player. Define your game within the system. Know your role and play to expose your strengths and hide your weaknesses. It’s not about me, it’s all about the team and how I can help it.

Begin this practice season with a commitment to raise up others and hold your teammates accountable in effort, attention to details, developing a mastery in the fundamentals, and putting the team first in everything you do.

Many thanks to all of the participants and administration for the MHS parade Thursday night. Unbelievable turnout and great fun!!! The event had a real small town feel to it and the demonstrated love for our community could be felt by all. Had to be over 5000 in attendance.

As you head into the season, be great at the things you can control. Effort, attitude, teamwork, coachability, talking, listening, leadership…to name a few.

Give me these type of players I want to be coached My approach to life is upbeat and optimistic and I show it through my attitude and energy I love to work and I embrace the process Team before me, always I am owed nothing, I earn everything When the going gets tough, I get going

Your upperclassmen need to take ownership of the team. They must hold each other accountable and that begins with yourself. If they can’t do this then they need to be treated like underclassmen. You earn everything!

As we prepare for the season, focus on teaching humility…being humble. Putting others before oneself. Focus on we, not me. More encouraging, less boasting. More complimenting, less arrogance. More fundamental, less pretty. Place team goals over individual accomplishments.

Individual workouts are great to groove the shot and work on ball handling and moves, but there is no replacement and nothing better for you than playing. 1 on 1 to 5 on 5 is the best thing for you. Kids don’t play as much as they used to. Coaching yourself is good for you.

I am extremely excited to announce that I am officially committing to Bethel University! I’d like to give a huge thanks to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ for making all of this possible. @Coach_RReid @DrewChance_10 @BU_FootballTN @5StarPreps

When the going gets tough, who gets going? How do you perform against the best opponents? The difference is the one with the highest motor typically wins. Teach yourself to compete on every play. This begins in practice and carries over to the game. Amp up or sit and watch.

If things are not going your way, take some time for personal reflection and listen more to those around you. Evaluate and change. Without change, you will continue to spin your wheels and get nowhere. Don’t play the blame game, changing your approach is up to you.

JJ Spaun, winner of the US Open, first major win as a 34 year old. His coaches’ comments: So many ups and downs in this journey. Execution, hard work and belief in yourself all coming together. Resilience taking you through the tough moments. Good things happen to good people.

Each team should set their standards for practice and games. It is up to each player to maintain their personal and team standards. You are not doing your job unless you hold yourself and your teammates accountable.

Evaluate your level of engagement in drill work and practice. Your approach will determine your rate of improvement. The first thing to evaluate is your energy output. Coasting or going through the motions will get you mediocre results. Win every drill, workout and practice.