Player Development Instuctional Video Series

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRgAABhDqQk&list=UUJyf5-MTRY5np8tKfcijUtQ&index=2
 

 

 

Player Development

 

              WHAT KIND OF PLAYER ARE YOU?

 

1. Are you a player that adds to or subtract from your team?

2. Are you a player that those you play with would call you a great

    teammate or do they look at you as more destructive and out for  

    yourself?  

3. Are you a player that gives your best effort when the coach is not

    around?

4. Are you a player that gives 100% when you're in the game or do

    you pace yourself so that you don't have to come out?

5. Are you a player that values defense as much as you do offense?

6. Are you a player that want's to help another teammate improve or

     are you just worried about yourself?

7. Are you a player that criticizes your coach when he/she is not

    around or are you loyal during the tough times?

8. Are you a player that criticizes your teammates or do you try to

    find ways to build unity on your team?

9. Are you a player that stays on the floor for 2 consecutive

    possessions in a practice drill when the coach needs 1 player to

    repeat?

10. Are you a player that has to hear a coach yell at you before you

      go 100%? Have a goal to never let that happen

11. Are you a "buy in" player or a "tear down" player?

12. Are you a player that is strong with the ball (triple threat) or do

      you turn your back/put the ball over your head and give in to

      pressure?

13. Are you a player that sprints onto the floor first when the coach

      calls for players for a drill in practice?

14. Are you a player that commits a frustration foul after turning the.

      ball over? Keep your poise and get back to help your team get a

      stop.

15. Are you a player that doesn't have a weak hand?

16. Are you a player that will sacrifice scoring if that's what it takes

     for your team to win?

17. Are you a player that openly shows negative emotions when you

      come out of the game or do you control your emotions and

      support your team?

18. Are you a player that sets goals in your workouts and strives to

      reach them or do you just go at it with random actions.

19. Are you a player that runs your hardest, trying to win every sprint,

      or do you run fast enough to make sure you are not one of the

      last ones.

20. Are you a player that closes out hard on every shot or do you

      take it easy if you are not sure you can get there?

21. Are you a player that quits on defense when you get screened or

      do you fight through the screen to stay on your man?

22. Are you a player that attempts to rebound on every shot or do

      you usually take the easy way out and just stand and watch? 

23. Are you a player that is willing to take the charge even in

      practice?

24. Are you a player that steps up first when the coach asks for a

     pressure free throw to be taken in practice?

25. Are you a player that welcomes contact or do you try to avoid it?

26. Are you a player that has to hear a coach yell at you before you

       go 100%? Have a goal to never let that happen

27. Are you a player that stays on the floor for 2 consecutive

     possessions in a practice drill when the coach needs 1 player to

     repeat?

28. Are you a player that sprints onto the floor first when the coach

      calls for players for a drill in practice?

29. Are you a player that makes eye contact with the coach in the

       huddle and focuses on everything being said?

30. Are you a player that is willing to support & cheer for a teammate

      that is having a great game even if he is taking away your playing

      time?

31. Are you a player that is celebrating in the locker room after a

      victory even if you didn't play well?

32. Are you a player that asks the coach if you can guard the

      opponents best offensive player? 

33. Are you a player that studies your coach's scouting report or do

       you blow it off and just hope things work out?

34. Are you a player that prepares yourself prior to the game or do

      you just show up and hope your ready?

35. Are you a player that refuses to rest on the defensive end of the

     floor?

36. Are you a player that gives multiple efforts? This will

     separate you from the majority of players you compete against

     and with.

 

 

Improving Your Game

  • Every off season the workout drills you do need to be transferable to the game. They need to be done at game speed with game focus

  • The start is what stops most players. Begin working out and schedule days and times that will be consistent

  • Focus on improving your skills in the areas of the game that happen the most.

  • Have a plan when you work out. Set goals for most drills. Record and improve each day.

  • To be the best you must outwork your Talent    Kevin McHale
  • Your skill work-outs should include ball-handling, offensive moves, and shooting
  • Improving your footwork should be a priority when working out

  • The good player plays hard when he has to, the great player plays hard when he doesn't have to

  • Playing hard not only takes physical preparation but mental preparation. Once you are in shape it is an integrity issue.

  • Players really hurt their team when they take off possessions

  • Coaches will know the level of your honesty and commitment by the quaility of your effort on the court. Your personality shows up on  the court. Greed, selfishness, indifference, it all shows up.