Top 10 Worst Thoughts Before Game Time “I have to…” “I need to…” “I ought to…” “I should…” “I must…” “This is it OR This is everything..” “Do or die” “Make it or break it” “It’s now or never” “Don’t miss “OR “Don’t (anything)” All competitions and practices are important, but nothing is “special.”…
Imagine driving a high performance car, say a Lamborghini, on a race track. You start the car and you begin to drive. You give it more gas, you shift the gears, and your speed climbs. You feel your car moving faster and faster until all of a sudden…you hit a plateau. Your speed remains constant…
You are a human, you make mistakes. There is a simple but effective way to deal with ALL losses, errors, mistakes, etc: extract the lesson, commit the lesson to memory, forgive yourself, and move forward with confidence. It is important that you do not repeat your mistakes, so you should note your shortcomings and…
1. Not Pulling the Trigger. Playing too cautiously/hesitant or conservative. 2. Better in practice/scrimmages/warm-up than in games. 3. Missing easy open shots close to the hoop or not executing offensively. 4. Poor body language (rounding shoulders, looking down, mouthing words). 5. Not playing to your potential. 6. Low confidence. 7. Very nervous before games, shots or close games. 8. Easily distracted during…
1. A winner doesn’t make excuses. It’s easy to find reasons to miss practices and workouts. Winner’s find reasons to attend them even when conditions are not ideal. 2. A winner maintains a White Belt Mentality. Winner’s know that they can learn something from everyone. They aren’t too proud to learn from people who are not…
1. Getting involved in the hype. Reading the papers, social media and/or forum. Leave this to the spectators, after the season you can read your articles. 2. Associating with negative people and small-time thinkers. These people will only slow you down. Keep your distance from them, especially during the season. 3. Making any particular game or tournament…