Matt Ruma

If you’re wondering why I love CBB so much, it’s because the entire country rallies around a future Northwestern Mutual Agent absolutely cooking NBA lottery picks.

Compete “Life isn’t fair” … mindset of the mediocre

The best rebounders are those who relentlessly pursue the ball Not those who block out the best Both can be important, but “get the ball” is more important

The best player on a team should also be the hardest worker on the team. If you are the best player on your team, you have great influence as a leader. If you work hard and put the team first, your teammates will follow you!

"My philosophy of defense is to keep the pressure on an opponent until you get to his emotions" – John Wooden

CONFIDENT ATHLETES SAY: 🗣 I've got this. 🗣 I'm ready. 🗣 I've put in the work. 🗣 I've done this many times before. 🗣 Bring it on! 🗣 No one can stop me. 🗣 I've earned this. 🗣 I've worked harder than he/she has. 🗣 Give me the ball. 🗣 LET'S GO! #ConfidenceWins

@CoachSamAllen You Are The Team: 6 Simple Ways Teammates Can Go From Good To Great a.co/d/hG7cqfL

Coaches 📕 Curious to know who has done book reads with your team? 📖 Please drop in replies what book, why you did it and if you’d recommend to others

Four reasons to not be afraid of failure: 1. You can’t succeed without facing and overcoming your fears. 2. You’re stronger than you think you are. 3. Failure is not final. You can learn and improve from it. 4. Even if you fail, your worth as a human doesn’t change.

Individuals get better before and after practice. Teams get better during practice.

"You can praise and teach too"... - Ep. 502, Player Problems

I love this message by @CoachJoniTaylor !! You can be a thermometer or a thermostat. A thermometer tells you the temperature; a thermostat changes the temperature. Which one are you? Read more: acoachsdiary.com/post/week-of-m…

Don’t rely on your feelings Rely on your habits

April 25, 2003: In Portland, Blazers coach Mo Cheeks is credited w/ an assist during the National Anthem.

This may sound extreme, but there aren't many things you can do that are better for you than this. The benefits include: - Reduced inflammation & depression, and increased blood flow & circulation, mental toughness, ability to cope with stress, and happiness. #MondayMindset

"Coaches are problem solvers that need to find solutions and give less excuses." (Ep. 491) This is the way.

When evaluating your season, don't do it in isolation. >Feel is not always real. Hear multiple perspectives so you can get a real picture. >>If you don't get a real picture, you won't solve real problems. -Ep. 489: Season's Over - What's Next?

Six of the most important intangibles that coaches look for in players: 1. High character 2. Great attitude 3. Work ethic 4. Mental toughness 5. Leadership 6. Intelligence

Team workouts aren’t just for building strength. They’re also for building mental toughness, leadership, and team cohesion.

🏀 SATURDAY HOOPS THREAD - A few situations to have your team ready for as the season winds down Post-season basketball usually results in closer games...here are a few situations to keep in mind as you prep for the home stretch: