BODY LANGUAGE MATTERS. 🏀

I’ve talked about this before, and I’ll probably talk about it again because I don’t think enough players understand just how important it is.

UConn head coach Geno recently made a comment about body language that really stood out to me. He essentially said he’d rather lose a game than put someone on the floor who has bad body language.

Let that sink in.

He’d rather take his chances losing a game than play someone who puts their head down, shows frustration, or brings negative energy to the team.

That’s how important body language is to a coach who recruits and develops players at the highest level.

And high school players, you need to understand something: Coaches are watching EVERYTHING.

They’re watching how you react when you get taken out of the game. They’re watching your reaction when a teammate makes a mistake. They’re watching what happens when you don’t get the ball, when a call doesn’t go your way, or when you’re having a bad night.

Do you put your head down? Do you throw your hands up? Do you stop talking? Do you start blaming everyone else?

Or do you stay engaged? Do you encourage your teammates? Do you communicate? Do you bring the same energy whether you’re having a great game or haven’t made a shot?

Because your body language tells a story about you.

It tells coaches how you handle adversity, how coachable you are, how much you care about your teammates, and whether they can trust you when things aren’t going your way.

And here’s something else: You don’t have to be the best player on the floor to make a great impression. Sometimes the player who stands out is the one on the bench cheering the loudest, picking up a teammate after a mistake, or staying locked in when things aren’t going their way.

Never underestimate the little things.

You might think nobody notices, but I promise you, coaches do.

Your body language is a choice. Make sure you’re telling them the right story.

Trainer:

@Logan Hinton

, a former 5 year pro across three countries.

Train Like a Pro!

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BODY LANGUAGE MATTERS. 🏀