Don’t say you don’t have time for extra practice, workouts, shooting, lifting, etc. when you’re spending hours a day on social media. Put the phone down & go prepare! You’ll be surprised at how much more you can accomplish by spending some of that time getting better. Priorities!

What is your identity as a player? Are you a competitor who won’t give up? Anybody who watches you play, even for one minute, should say, “Man, that kid competes!” Competing is a prerequisite for good things to follow, but more importantly, it’s essential for your team’s success!

If you think other people are your competition, you couldn’t be more wrong. Your competition is your ego, your bad decisions, old grudges, new excuses, procrastination, lack of knowledge & imagination, sleep habits & an unhealthy diet. Athletes: you HAVE to compete against those!

Players have 2 choices: Either pout or prepare. Whether you play or don’t play, whether you win or lose, you will never regret working hard, making commitments, being disciplined or focusing too much. These skills not only prepare you for your game, but will prepare you for life!

Talking, high fives, fist bumps, sprinting to help your teammate off the floor, pointing to them after a good pass, positive involvement from the bench. This is what great programs are built on! Uplift teammates & be an energy giver to your team! It equals TEAM & PROGRAM success!

Studies show that playing team sports is a greater predictor of success for doctors-in-training than test scores. That’s powerful! Team sports are life lessons: leadership, commitment, respect & dedication just to name a few. Learn them & let them lead you to a successful future!