It's a simple reminder of what messages players retain and recall, sometimes years after they've left the field or the gym. Here's a selection of them.
Coach always said...
"If you are not doing it the right way, why are you doing it. Learn how to do it the right way and practice it the right way."
"You'll be remembered by your last performance."
"Toughness is a skill."
"If you do the little things right you’ll win."
"The more things you can do, the longer you'll be around here."
"What you put in is what you get out."
"You don’t improve during the playoffs. You improve at practice."
"The season is a marathon not a sprint. What matters is that our team gets better with each game."
"Offense sells tickets; defense wins championships."
"You have to go hard on every play because it could be the difference in the game."
"In every crisis lies opportunity."
"The mental is to the physical as 4 is to 1."
"Good things happen to good people who work hard."
"If you get a five-point lead, push it up to 10. If you have a 10-point lead, push it to 20."
"Turn the page. Good stuff, bad stuff, just turn the page."
"We're not playing our opponent. We're trying to beat the game. The opponent is just another hurdle."
"Forget about the last play. Think about the next play."
"Finish."
"Mismatches don't beat you, uncontested shots beat you."
"Make the easy play."
"The pain of regret is worse than the pain of disappointment."
"How do you want to be remembered?"
"Not to be afraid to win."
"The first one on the floor gets the ball."
Click on the link to Coach Musselman's story for the complete list of nearly 200:
http://emuss.blogspot.com/2009/03/coach-always-said.html
Showing posts with label RANDOM NOTES. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RANDOM NOTES. Show all posts
9.23.2009
12.07.2008
PET PEEVES. . .
Fouling in the backcourt.
Not stepping back on rebounds after free throws when we are the inside (defensive) team.
Bending over to pick up a ball instead of diving on the floor.
Attempting to dribble a loose ball up instead of securing it first.
Using the bounce pass to pass to a player with no defender in between them.
Offensive players not using the jump stop off the dribble in the paint.
Saving a ball that's going out of bounds to the opponent under opponent’s basket.
Not making a 100% commitment to sprint back on defense.
Standing and watching when a shot is taken.
When an offensive player doesn't square up and face his basket.
Not going after an offensive rebound.
Taking a shot and not following the shot.
Dribbling balls when a coach is talking.
Correcting a player in a drill or explaining something to them, and then having other players make the same mistake because they did not listen.
Failing to stop the ball on defense.
Watching a player sulk or make an excuse after making a mistake or turning the ball over instead of hustling back for defense.
Screening air instead of bodies.
A player who pulls the shirt out of his pants when he comes off the floor or when he fouls out.
Turning your back to the basketball when your on defense.
Following a steal with a turnover.
Not feeding the low post when they are open.
Rebounding or catching a pass with only one hand.
Jump pass.
Leaving your feet on defense.
Not communicating on the defensive end of the floor. A few simple words can make a big difference.
A player attempting to inbounds the ball directly under their basket.
When a player catches the ball and instantly puts it above their head or when he throws it right back out to the point without looking at the block to see if post is open.
When a sub (8-12) enters a game and immediately shoots the ball without using any of the team concepts that we are stressing.
A post man dribbling in the paint after he's gotten an offensive rebound.
Disrespectful or negative body language.
Failing to acknowledge a great pass from a teammate.
Blaming the officials for losses.
Coming off the floor and going to the opposite end of the bench when there are unoccupied chairs left between him and his teammates.
No making eye contact with the coach during time outs.
Coaches who yell at the officials the entire game.
Not reversing the ball.
When a player begins his dribble and does not go anywhere or do anything.
A big who wants to play guard.
Reaching/fouling on a dead ball player. Why reach in when you have him stopped?
One-dimensional players. Those, who when their outside shot isn't falling, rather than penetrating to make something happen, simply keep shooting from the outside or stop shooting altogether.
Not stepping back on rebounds after free throws when we are the inside (defensive) team.
Bending over to pick up a ball instead of diving on the floor.
Attempting to dribble a loose ball up instead of securing it first.
Using the bounce pass to pass to a player with no defender in between them.
Offensive players not using the jump stop off the dribble in the paint.
Saving a ball that's going out of bounds to the opponent under opponent’s basket.
Not making a 100% commitment to sprint back on defense.
Standing and watching when a shot is taken.
When an offensive player doesn't square up and face his basket.
Not going after an offensive rebound.
Taking a shot and not following the shot.
Dribbling balls when a coach is talking.
Correcting a player in a drill or explaining something to them, and then having other players make the same mistake because they did not listen.
Failing to stop the ball on defense.
Watching a player sulk or make an excuse after making a mistake or turning the ball over instead of hustling back for defense.
Screening air instead of bodies.
A player who pulls the shirt out of his pants when he comes off the floor or when he fouls out.
Turning your back to the basketball when your on defense.
Following a steal with a turnover.
Not feeding the low post when they are open.
Rebounding or catching a pass with only one hand.
Jump pass.
Leaving your feet on defense.
Not communicating on the defensive end of the floor. A few simple words can make a big difference.
A player attempting to inbounds the ball directly under their basket.
When a player catches the ball and instantly puts it above their head or when he throws it right back out to the point without looking at the block to see if post is open.
When a sub (8-12) enters a game and immediately shoots the ball without using any of the team concepts that we are stressing.
A post man dribbling in the paint after he's gotten an offensive rebound.
Disrespectful or negative body language.
Failing to acknowledge a great pass from a teammate.
Blaming the officials for losses.
Coming off the floor and going to the opposite end of the bench when there are unoccupied chairs left between him and his teammates.
No making eye contact with the coach during time outs.
Coaches who yell at the officials the entire game.
Not reversing the ball.
When a player begins his dribble and does not go anywhere or do anything.
A big who wants to play guard.
Reaching/fouling on a dead ball player. Why reach in when you have him stopped?
One-dimensional players. Those, who when their outside shot isn't falling, rather than penetrating to make something happen, simply keep shooting from the outside or stop shooting altogether.
8.30.2008
RANDOM BBALL NOTES
Joe Bugel has seen a lot in his 30-plus years of coaching in the NFL. At 68, he still has immense energy and passion for the game.
Below is some great insight from Coach Bugel, who has two Super Bowl rings:
On veteran players:
"I like veteran guys, I really do. They're smart. They've been in the system. You can't worry about age. It's how their health is and how they can play. Some of these young kids are up-down, up-down. A lot of those young guys get saucer eyes when they face an all-pro opponent."
On teaching:
“Teach what a player can't do. Don't keep working on things he's great at. Learn what his weakness is and beat on that every single day."
On team chemistry:
"I think our team realizes that talent doesn't just win; you've gotta have chemistry. You can't build chemistry. The players have to do that.”
THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING A STAFF TOGETHER
According to Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Whisenhunt:
“We felt like we made progress last season and if you have a change in your staff you’re going to lose some of that, because you’re trying to catch the new coaches up to speed. Now as a group, we know the corrections we made last year and the process we went through last year. It’s invaluable. You build a level of trust with your team. It makes things smooth, instead of arguments and disagreements.
Coaches who are passionate are always going to have opinions, and sometimes you are going to butt heads, but the ability to be able to do that and come to a resolution as to what the best thing to do and move forward is the product of a coaching staff that has good chemistry.”
A COACH WHO WAS LIKE A PROFESSOR
Fifty years ago, a coach by the name of Bud O'Meara led Stamford (Conn.) High School to consecutive state football titles, going 18-0.
I saw a note about Coach O'Meara, who died recently at the age of 90, and was impressed by what a colorful life he lived. Some highlights:
He attended Notre Dame on a football scholarship, playing for coach Elmer Layden, one of the Four Horsemen. He was also a member of ND's basketball and gymnastics teams. He graduated from Notre Dame in 1941 and went on to earn a Master's degree from Fairfield University.
After college, he served as a Lieutenant in the Navy, flying off battleships. He earned the Air Medal for his combat duty.
After World War II, he joined the staff at Stamford High, where he'd gone to school, taking over as head coach in 1958. In addition to coaching football, he also coached American Legion Baseball teams for almost a decade, winning five Connecticut State Championships, and was a scout for the NY Giants.
Here's how those who knew him described him:
"He was a great organizer. He broke down every element of the game and had everyone practice in groups rather than as a team. He was also a great motivator. He had respect for the players and never raised his voice, but he was a great disciplinarian and there was no fooling around while he was coaching. 'Buddy' was a very principled man and a man you wanted to follow. He was a great mentor for me."
"He was very precise about everything. He was a perfectionist. Coach O'Meara was stern, but not vociferous, but you knew he meant business at all times."
"He was like a professor. He went over all the little details. He was always encouraging and explained how to do the right thing as opposed to what you did wrong."
"He gave the coaches the independence to do what they had to do with the offense or defense or special teams. He was a character builder and had strong motivational techniques."
Below is some great insight from Coach Bugel, who has two Super Bowl rings:
On veteran players:
"I like veteran guys, I really do. They're smart. They've been in the system. You can't worry about age. It's how their health is and how they can play. Some of these young kids are up-down, up-down. A lot of those young guys get saucer eyes when they face an all-pro opponent."
On teaching:
“Teach what a player can't do. Don't keep working on things he's great at. Learn what his weakness is and beat on that every single day."
On team chemistry:
"I think our team realizes that talent doesn't just win; you've gotta have chemistry. You can't build chemistry. The players have to do that.”
THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING A STAFF TOGETHER
According to Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Whisenhunt:
“We felt like we made progress last season and if you have a change in your staff you’re going to lose some of that, because you’re trying to catch the new coaches up to speed. Now as a group, we know the corrections we made last year and the process we went through last year. It’s invaluable. You build a level of trust with your team. It makes things smooth, instead of arguments and disagreements.
Coaches who are passionate are always going to have opinions, and sometimes you are going to butt heads, but the ability to be able to do that and come to a resolution as to what the best thing to do and move forward is the product of a coaching staff that has good chemistry.”
A COACH WHO WAS LIKE A PROFESSOR
Fifty years ago, a coach by the name of Bud O'Meara led Stamford (Conn.) High School to consecutive state football titles, going 18-0.
I saw a note about Coach O'Meara, who died recently at the age of 90, and was impressed by what a colorful life he lived. Some highlights:
He attended Notre Dame on a football scholarship, playing for coach Elmer Layden, one of the Four Horsemen. He was also a member of ND's basketball and gymnastics teams. He graduated from Notre Dame in 1941 and went on to earn a Master's degree from Fairfield University.
After college, he served as a Lieutenant in the Navy, flying off battleships. He earned the Air Medal for his combat duty.
After World War II, he joined the staff at Stamford High, where he'd gone to school, taking over as head coach in 1958. In addition to coaching football, he also coached American Legion Baseball teams for almost a decade, winning five Connecticut State Championships, and was a scout for the NY Giants.
Here's how those who knew him described him:
"He was a great organizer. He broke down every element of the game and had everyone practice in groups rather than as a team. He was also a great motivator. He had respect for the players and never raised his voice, but he was a great disciplinarian and there was no fooling around while he was coaching. 'Buddy' was a very principled man and a man you wanted to follow. He was a great mentor for me."
"He was very precise about everything. He was a perfectionist. Coach O'Meara was stern, but not vociferous, but you knew he meant business at all times."
"He was like a professor. He went over all the little details. He was always encouraging and explained how to do the right thing as opposed to what you did wrong."
"He gave the coaches the independence to do what they had to do with the offense or defense or special teams. He was a character builder and had strong motivational techniques."
8.20.2008
Random Basketball Notes
A few observations I must share......
1. Players need to perfect the "Jump-Stop"
2. There is not enough emphasis on proper shooting
3. We need to teach players how to get to the rim quickly with one dribble
4. Basketball IQ is not being stressed enough
5. Footwork and Agility are essential so please don't underestimate the value and importance of training
6. Remember...if you're not good at something .....it's "Because You Don't Practice Enough!!"
1. Players need to perfect the "Jump-Stop"
2. There is not enough emphasis on proper shooting
3. We need to teach players how to get to the rim quickly with one dribble
4. Basketball IQ is not being stressed enough
5. Footwork and Agility are essential so please don't underestimate the value and importance of training
6. Remember...if you're not good at something .....it's "Because You Don't Practice Enough!!"
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