Coach Collins Talks about Things I Wish I Had Known Earlier as a Player and Coach THINGS I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN EARLIER AS A PLAYER…… • WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO BE A SENIOR (THE SACRIFICE FOR THE TEAM) • HOW MUCH TIME THE COACHING STAFF PUTS IN TRYING TO PREPARE THE TEAM FOR LIFE, PRACTICES AND GAMES • HOW MUCH TIME THE COACHING STAFF SPENDS THINKING ABOUT WHAT IS BEST FOR THE TEAM • YOUR TEAM IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE LAST PLAYER TO BUY IN (WEAKEST LINK) – YOU HAVE A “TRUE” TEAM ONLY WHEN EVERY LAST PLAYER HAS BOUGHT IN • THAT IT CAN TAKE AN ENTIRE SEASON TO BUILD A “TEAM” AND ONE INCIDENT TO DESTROY THE CHEMISTRY THAT WAS BUILT • HOW YOU PLAY IN PRACTICE ULTIMATELY AFFECTS YOUR PERFORMANCE IN THE GAME • IF YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST PLAYER, YOU HAVE TO BE THE HARDEST WORKER • IT’S HARD AS A COACH TO SIT A PLAYER WHO MAKES HUSTLE PLAYS CONSISTENTLY AND WORKS HARD IN PRACTICE • COMMUNICATION IS A MUST TO BE SUCCESSFUL ON AND OFF THE COURT • I HAVE A BETTER CHANCE TO PLAY IF I AM A GREAT DEFENDER VS. A GOOD SHOOTER • A GOOD TEAM DEFENSE IS BUILT WITH THE FOUNDATION OF TRUST • HOW MUCH YOU HAVE TO PREPARE MENTALLY FOR THE SECOND NIGHT OF PLAY IN CONFERENCE FRIDAY / SATURDAY GAMES – AFTER LOSES, MORE SO WINS • IT’S NOT WHO STARTS THE GAME, IT’S WHO FINISHES THE GAME – BE A FINISHER Sundance Wicks Want to Get a Question Answered? Leave a Question here Check out our other podcast High School Hoops Check out our Sponsors HERE Mention Coach Unplugged and get 300 dollars off your next purchase Also Check out. Teachhoops.com 14 day Free Trial Basketball offense basketball coaching basketball defense how to coach basketball Coach Unplugged Basketball drills, basketball coach, basketball workouts, basketball dribbling drills, ball handling drills, passing drills, shooting drills, basketball training equipment, basketball conditioning, fun basketball games, basketball jerseys, basketball shooting machine, basketball shot, basketball ball, basketball training, basketball camps, youth basketball, youth basketball leagues, basketball recruiting, basketball coaching jobs, basketball tryouts, basketball coach, youth basketball drills, The Basketball Podcast, How to Coach Basketball, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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