Coaches — I’d love to hear how you all handle this with your players, parents, and overall program philosophy. I’ve been thinking a lot about the idea that “analytics-based basketball” isn’t just about shooting more 3s or playing fast, but about maximizing expected value (shot quality, first-best shot, etc.). The tradeoff, as I understand it, is that while this approach can increase your chances of winning over time, it also increases variance — meaning you may have more blowout losses along the way. For example: instead of consistently losing close games, you might win more overall, but when you lose, it can get lopsided. My questions: - How do you communicate this idea to players and parents who naturally judge success by score margins and “keeping games close”? - Do you fully embrace the variance that comes with this style? - At the youth/high school level, how do you balance “playing the right way” analytically vs. managing confidence? - Have you found ways to help players stay bought in during those tougher, one-sided loses?

This is a question on what the savi system is. What would you say would be an easy way to implement these principles to the youngest generation of basketball players? Think 1st grade and second graders. I know savi is supposed to be for coaches and players of all levels but I find it difficult to get this across to very young kids.

Any members of the savi community here at the Golden Heart Classic tournament this weekend? Would love to meet up with like minded individuals!

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