This article is about becoming mentally prepared to play your best game… Step 1: create a compelling story Every athlete has a story about his sports life. For some athletes, it’s a story about numerous mistakes and failures, not playing up to one’s potential, missed opportunities, and believing that other players were more fortunate or…

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Jim Valvano Quotes “Other people go to the office. I get to coach. I know I’ve been blessed” – Jim Valvano “A person really doesn’t become whole, until he becomes a part of something that’s bigger than himself” – Jim Valvano “To go from where you are to where you want to be: you have…

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It Took a Successful NBA Coach Only 2 Sentences to Drop the Best Advice You’ll Hear Today | Inc.com The Boston Celtics introduced new head coach Brad Stevens at their Waltham practice facility, July 5, 2013. CREDIT: Getty Images In 2013, the Boston Celtics took a chance when they hired unproven 36-year-old Brad Stevens as…

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http://devzone.positivecoach.org/resource/article/what-makes-great-teammate-here-are-12-qualities Not every basketball player has been blessed with great talent, but every player, regardless of ability can be a great teammate. Here are 12 qualities of a great teammate. Do these qualities describe you or your young player? 1) A great teammate gives relentless effort: Remember, your coach should not have to coach effort!…

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