It's easy to give in to self-doubt and the urge to quit, especially when facing challenges. But by focusing on mental strength and grit, you can learn to believe in yourself and push through those tough times. Lance Gummersall is entering his 19th season as a coach. It will be his 2nd year as the Riverton Head Basketball Coach and he shares the challenges and struggles of building a program from year one. Lance shares how a competitive drive and will to win is impossible to ignore, but the life lessons for the kids are most important. Special thank you to Jackson Bilawa for the great coaching videos and pictures. Be sure to check out the Riverton High Basketball Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/rivertonhoops/Please consider following us on social:https://www.youtube.com/@MakingTheTeamPodcast/sub_confirmation=1https://www.instagram.com/making_the_team/https://www.tiktok.com/@making.the.teamChapters: 0:00 Intro0:26 Our Town1:14 Positive Memories3:40 Player Sentiments4:59 Balancing Competitiveness9:02 Tryout Experience11:21 How to Stand Out as a Player13:24 Building Youth Programs18:50 Players Transferring19:31 Coaching Mentors24:04 Scheming with the Team25:36 Picking a Staff28:40 Relationship with Referees31:05 Playing Underclassmen33:26 What Separates Great Players35:14 Why Does Lance Coach?38:53 Toughest Years44:25 Sneaker-head45:51 Designing Gear47:58 Filtering Everyone's Opinions51:57 Game Day Decisions54:45 Team Shoes?55:32 Wrapping Up#basketball #highschoolbasketball #coach #coaching #podcast

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