I use the first one and 2nd one combined.

It was great we get together twice a year for several years he such a great offensive mind.

Danny how did it go today, I will listen to it tomorrowthanks for sharing the call. Harry is Philly guy do you remember him I was talking about you tonight.

I agree I think he has invested well and wants to move on unless it's a great deal for him

Add coaching education on skill and that training and playing in an open gym is way better than AAU. I would take parents out of coaching I know you can't always get the volunteer but I believe that could be really big. I don't think that is going to be happening anytime soon AAU will get bigger. My players and parents who listen to me in training and playing, and don't do AAU 95% of the time, are the ones who improve the most off-season.

100%

1. Reward effort, not just ability. - Praise players for how hard they work, how they respond to mistakes, and how consistent they are. - Your best player isn’t always the most talented—it’s often the one who keeps improving every day. 2. Practice with purpose. - Great players don’t just put in hours; they deliberately work on their weaknesses. - Every drill should have a clear purpose and immediate feedback. 3. Teach players to embrace adversity. - Missed shots, turnovers, and tough losses are opportunities to improve. - Players who stay positive and keep working develop “grit.” 4. Consistency beats motivation. - Winning programs aren’t built on emotional speeches. - They’re built on daily habits: showing up on time, practicing hard, communicating, and competing every day. 5. Culture is stronger than talent. - A team full of gritty players often beats a more talented team that gives up when things get hard. - This fits well with the kind of culture you’ve talked about building—relationships, accountability, and putting the team first.

“Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.” a team that values daily improvement, resilience, and commitment over natural talent. If your players become a little better every day and refuse to quit when things get difficult, you’ll maximize what your team can achieve.