Coach Mac 🏀

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"You have a choice to make when you're not playing. Either you're invested and a great teammate, or your not" - Brad Stevens

"I expect to coach execution, not effort" - Roy Williams

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There is absolutely no substitute for hard work.

Coaches: Try scrimmaging without dribbling the ball. This is a great drill for young players who are just learning the game.

"Young men need more models, not critics" - John Wooden

You must be able to communicate. Most arguments are caused by the way something is said, not the difference in opinion.

"What is the best thing you can do in a close game? Drive to the basket and put pressure on the defense! Not jack up jump shots" - Bobby Knight

"A lot has changed. Mostly the game itself. Nowadays, the players immediately shoot, the possession is very short, and we see very little passing in every attack. When I started, if I took a shot at the beginning of the possession, I would end up on the bench." - Pau Gasol

"We have to communicate. The best defensive teams, they talk. We can't assume anything or read each other's minds. We have to communicate" - Nate McMillan

"I’m just going to continue doing what I’ve been doing, and that is holding players accountable in my own way and making sure that we’re getting better every day. We can’t skip days." - Ryan Saunders

"Having teammates that believe in you is a really big deal" - Jay Bilas

Tips for better free throws 1. Same routine every time 2. Less knee bend 3. Visualise making the free throw 4. Repetition!

“90% of time in youth sports should be spent on player development, building confidence in players that they can make a play no matter what system they’re in.” - Adam Harrington

"I played hard every day in practice; so playing hard in a game was just a habit" - Michael Jordan

"If you want to know if you are a good coach… ask your worst player" - Eric Musselman

"You can pick the captains, but you can’t pick the leaders. Whoever controls the locker room controls the team" - Don Meyer

Players who want to be great must be committed to recovery. • Stay Hydrated • Eat Healthy • 8+ Hours of Sleep

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"Winning is about having the whole team on the same page" - Bill Walton