The one thing every coach expects every night from every player is... consistency.It's important that players know that coaches expect consistency, but that when it comes to the most inconsistent of skills, say shooting, that we can live with an off night, as long as they are consistent in the other areas. That is, players need to understand that the "consistency" we are talking about is what's controllable. They can control many areas of the game that will have an effect on the outcome and how they contribute that night.
Effort: a non-negotiable trait of all successful teams; bring it every night.
Never take a play off: stay constantly focused in mind and effort -- every night.
Follow the game plan: execute what needs to be done to beat that opponent.
Know your opponent's tendencies: take away your opponent strengths every night, every possession.
Fulfill your role: bring your strengths to the game every night and stay within those strengths so the opponent plays against the best "you."
Details of defense: play smart, play to force, play to help, no fouls -- every night
Know and execute your offensive: never forget a pick, a cut, a play call.
These are just a few things. The key is that players need to know that there are many ways to help the team win, and many of these ways do not require the execution of a very particular skill like shooting. In fact, teams win championships based more on their ability to execute the “little things” they can control better than their opponent.
4:13
(thanks Kevin Eastman)
Effort: a non-negotiable trait of all successful teams; bring it every night.
Never take a play off: stay constantly focused in mind and effort -- every night.
Follow the game plan: execute what needs to be done to beat that opponent.
Know your opponent's tendencies: take away your opponent strengths every night, every possession.
Fulfill your role: bring your strengths to the game every night and stay within those strengths so the opponent plays against the best "you."
Details of defense: play smart, play to force, play to help, no fouls -- every night
Know and execute your offensive: never forget a pick, a cut, a play call.
These are just a few things. The key is that players need to know that there are many ways to help the team win, and many of these ways do not require the execution of a very particular skill like shooting. In fact, teams win championships based more on their ability to execute the “little things” they can control better than their opponent.
4:13
(thanks Kevin Eastman)
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