Player Check-In: Are You Actually Getting Better?
Hey hoopers, Quote of the day: “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” – Michael Jordan Real question for you: How do YOU know if you’re actually improving? Most hoopers think effort = progress… but it doesn’t. A lot of players work hard but stay in the same exact spot because they never track anything. Here’s how to really know if you’re leveling up: Are you making fewer mistakes in games? Not just scoring more, but turning it over less, fouling less, forcing fewer bad shots, and making smarter reads. That’s what coaches notice. Are you earning more minutes or a bigger role? Coaches play the people they trust. If you’re getting more PT or being used in key moments, that’s a clear sign you’re improving. Can you do things now that you couldn’t do 2 months ago? Handle pressure better? Finish with your weak hand? Guard faster players? Hit shots you used to miss? If you’re checking boxes here, that’s progress. Here’s the truth: Improvement isn’t about working harder — it’s about whether the work is changing your game. If you're putting in hours but still making the same mistakes… you’re practicing the wrong things. So here’s what you should track each week: - Shooting % - Turnovers - Defensive stops - 2–3 specific skills you want to improve If your numbers are going up, you’re headed in the right direction. If not, it’s time to fix what you’re working on. Progress happens when you measure it. If you want help reducing turnovers, improving your shot, and will actually put in the work daily, you are ready for phase 2. Upgrade here: https://www.skool.com/hoopsacademy/plans – Tyler P.S. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Start tracking and watch how fast you improve.