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I’ve only known legendary Texas high school coach Gary Grahn for a few years, but I didn’t need long to know he means business. Competing against him will do that. He’s as no-nonsense as they come. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just work. His teams reflect…
There’s an old saying in coaching: “Kids lie; stats don’t.” It’s not meant to be harsh. It’s just reality. Athletes aren’t always completely truthful about the work they’re putting in. And it’s not just athletes. We’ve all done it at some point. We remember the good reps,…
I’ve asked this question more times than I can count: “How’d you shoot today?” And I usually get the same answers. “Pretty good.” “Solid.” “Felt good.” And every time, I find myself thinking the same thing… based on what? Most players aren’t really sure. They’re…
One thing I’ve always believed as a coach—athletes want to compete. It’s in them. Sometimes it’s loud and obvious, sometimes it’s buried a little deeper, but it’s there. The question is whether we’re giving them the opportunity to bring it out every single day. Too…
There’s a quiet battle that every athlete fights—and most don’t talk about it. It’s not about talent. It’s not about coaching. It’s about honesty. If we’re being real, we’ve all lied to ourselves at some point. We tell ourselves we worked harder than we did….
If you spend enough time around championship programs, you start to notice something. The coaches who win the most are rarely the ones who relax. In fact, they’re usually the ones working the hardest to find the next edge. That’s exactly what you see when you…
“Defense wins championships.” You’ve heard it a thousand times in locker rooms, film sessions, and postgame interviews. It’s one of the oldest sayings in sports, and yet every season it keeps proving itself true. In an era of highlight plays, deep threes, and fast-paced offense,…
Communication is one of the most powerful tools a team can develop. First and foremost, off the floor, the number one component of effective communication is listening. Teach your players, and yourself, that listening is just as important, if not more important, than talking. Second,…
This week’s edition of The Coach’s Advantage is live on Substack — delivering another three-part edge: one play, one drill, and one mental strategy you can plug into your program immediately. Edition Ten focuses on the small details that separate good teams from great ones….
There is a fine line between holding players accountable and still allowing them the freedom to find confidence in themselves and their skills. Coaches want perfection, or at least they should. Will they ever get perfection? No. That’s why they should push for it and…