BBall Insight #39: Never understand coaches who continuously change their system of play. Tweak the system yes but continually changing hurts the players. Having a system gives players: 1. Identity & knowledge 2. Accountability 3. Regenerative learning; old teach the young

BBall Insight #38: Sure the best players are probably given some genetic gifts, but what sets them apart is that they keep success simple, sacrifice to achieve goals & always try to be better. They view themselves as an unfinished product. #effort

BBall Insight #37: Like many sports, basketball is a game of mistakes. It's never a matter of if & when players will make them, it's a matter of how they will respond to them. Getting over mistakes is a skill that usually needs to be coached or learned through experience. #WIN

BBall Insight #36: You know you have a solid defensive team if they: 1. closeout well 2. contest shots w/o fouling 3. help the helper 4. scramble 5. communicate 6. rebound All 6 take time to develop & should be continually practiced & emphasized. #facts

BBall Insight #35: An easy way to create offense from your defense is to pass the ball ahead quickly after a steal. The other team will be disorganized often creating a scoring advantage. #playsmart

BBall Insight #34: Playing defense needs to be an action, not a reaction. A defense or a single defender reacting to an offensive player or action is a beaten defense or defender. Team & individual defense with accountability & engaged players is a must. #playsmart

BBall Insight #33: If you play aggressively on defense you will foul. The key is to use your feet not your hands to reduce the number of fouls called on you. #playsmart

BBall Insight #32: Teach players to challenge, but not foul a jump shooter. On a good night a jump shooter will make 50% of their shots which equals 1pt per shot. The same shooter will make 75% of their fouls shots, or 1.5 points per 2 foul shots. #playsmart

BBall Insight #31: Winning teams & players don't worry about shots, stats, starters, or playing time. Lesser teams & players obsess over all four things. This obsession negatively affects their team & individual success. #StarInYourRole

BBall Insight #30: Firmly believe if you have to beg someone to play hard they will purposely or unknowningly drag others down to their level. One player can have a massive negative affect on the whole team. Effort is a must. #ItsTrue

BBall Insight #29: As a coach it is important to ask yourself as the season gets difficult & has low points...."when is the last time your players smiled, laughed & had fun in practice". It's a game make it fun. Laughter makes teaching & coaching easier. #HaveFun

BBall Insight #28: The willingness of a team or individual to get 50/50 balls is a great measure of a team's or individual's toughness. Its not about being strong or quick, its about being aware & willing. For some this needs to be taught & drilled for others it is natural. #Fact

BBall Insight #27: A prepared player is more athletic because they are reacting instead of thinking. The prepared player through confidence from preparation can quickly turn negative game situations into positives. #beprepared

BBall Insight #26: The best teams & players I have coached all believed in & played with the same mindset..."Who cares who the leading scorer is"..They were unselfish and celebrated each other over themselves. #weoverme

BBall Insight #25: Most defenders are not used to guarding a player who uses shot fakes, jabs, etc...before dribbling. They are accustomed to players who catch & quickly over dribble in 1 spot or don't use their dribble to try to score. Fakes work. Teach them. Use them. #itworks

BBall Insight #24: If your team is struggling, look at these four areas to improve upon. Turnovers, defensive effort, rebounding and shot selection. Difficulties in these areas will make it harder to get a W. #Facts