Saturday, November 1, 2008

6 Intangibles

One of the best camps in the country for developing perimeter players is Point Guard College headed up by former University of Virginia standout Dena Evans.  Dena has a philosophy she teaches that most of you have heard in one way or another.


The 6 Intangibles To Master That Make You Invaluable.
Master these six intangibles and you will be invaluable to any coach you ever play for and to any team you ever play on.

SPIRIT
Good teams practice with enthusiasm and zest...a quiet gym is a losing gym...Enthusiasm = Excellence...demand energy.

COMMUNICATION
Talk on the floor, call names & be specific, give them reminders often.

HUSTLE
All the time -- not a sometime thing..."sheepdog mentality"...it's your job,be persistent, be enthused, work at it everyday.

ATTITUDE
Body language is important.  It says you are either confident or you feel defeated.

PRECISION
Exactness...attention to detail...accuracy...sharpness of approach.  Always seek to do it the right way.

ENHANCEMENT
Contribute to the environment -- don't contaminate it...make it better doing something extra...expect to do more that your expected to...do extra...come earlier, stay later, compliment someone, smile, push a broom, pick up trash...and don't expect praise for doing something extra.

One of Dena's favorite quotes:
"Championships are won with high levels of energy, spirit, and enthusiasm."

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