HOW MANY OF THESE DESCRIBE YOU?
This is a list of characteristics developed by Coach Kevin Eastman (Boston Celtics Assistant) that accurately describes “great players.” There is one important thing about this list that few pick up on when they read it. I will point it out after you read it through and see if you picked up on it.
Great players listen with their eyes and ears whenever a coach or teammate is speaking.
Great players want to be coached. They crave coaching because it makes them better.
Great players look forward to practices and working out. They know that is where improvement is made.
Great players give 100% effort in practice just like if it were a game.
Great players understand that every drill is designed to work on a specific area of their game and they try and maximize their improvement – they don't want to be average.
Great players understand that details... every little detail, is important to success.
Great players can't stand lazy teammates, especially on defense.
Great players hate to miss practices, regardless of the reason.
Great players want to hear the truth, that's the only way to know where they need improvement.
Great players hold themselves accountable to a higher standard for everything they do. Everything.
Great players hold their teammates accountable for everything they do. They call them out when necessary.
Great players are committed to balancing their mind, body and spirit.
Great players hate to lose. They play to win in every drill or even in every sprint.
Does each one of these on this list describe you? How many players on your team does this list describe?
Okay... did you notice something about this list??? Every single one of these items are 100% mentally controllable. Not one of these is based on excellent physical abilities or extraordinary talent. You don't have to be the biggest, fastest or strongest to be able to do these things.
How many of these things describe you?
(Thanks Kevin Eastman & Alan Stein)
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