There’s an old Chinese proverb that states… “the teacher appears only when the pupil is ready.” Meaning that it doesn't matter how much information is given... it is only when the student is truly ready to listen and learn that learning can take place.
Coach Wooden often says “it's after we know it all that we learn the most.” As an adult, I can relate to that. The older I get, the more I realize how little I actually know. Yet most young players, especially those with a little talent, have trouble understanding that they still have a lot to learn to become great. They’re not interested in learning anything new because they think they’re already great.
Talent levels out fast in high school basketball, but intelligent players standout in a crowd because they have made a habit of soaking up everything they can to make themselves better.
Be a sponge. Knowledge is power both on the court and in life.
(thanks coach Brown)
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