In a world full of information, it’s easy to get overloaded.
It’s tempting to change something up every time you see something new and shiny - to believe that’s the magic bullet to “fix” whatever ails you.
Simplification can become a difficult task because, not only is there a ton of stuff out there…but there’s a ton of GREAT stuff out there.
Here’s my challenge for you as we enter 2023 - simplify to 3 sets of 3:
3 core beliefs/non-negotiables for the following 3 categories:
offense
defense
culture
Get your core philosophies and beliefs to these 3 items and get GREAT at them.
Forget the rest until your team understands and masters these areas in each section.
Hold your players accountable for these sets of 3 and once they become a part of your DNA, you can start thinking about adding more.
But not a second until this is a part of who they are.
It’s like anything else - you can progressively begin to add or adapt in order to grow and reach full potential.
You don’t start doing one complex exercises until you have the form of your bench and squat down perfectly.
You don’t start writing a book if you can’t write a blog post or properly formatted tweet.
You don’t do wheelies on your bike until you can ride it effortlessly around the block without falling on your face.
Here’s an example:
Offense
take great care of the ball at all times
high and wide spacing
running on makes and misses
Defense
impact the ball with pressure
no second chance shots
no middle drives
Culture
5-10 minutes early = on time
pick up teammates when they fall
leave the bench/locker room cleaner than you found it
P.S. - Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can help you as a coach!
Hoops Companion Master Playbook/Drill Book with almost 500 pages of plays and drills
Film Consultations - I can scout opponents or provide a scout of your own team. Email thehoopscompanion@gmail.com for more info!
Create Your Coaching Portfolio Course to help you organize your coaching, develop a portfolio, and focus your philosophy (self-paced course)