It is DIABOLICAL to want a program to develop your kid’s skills, coach them, provide a platform for them to play on, & travel with them across the country for FREE.. Seriously, have some “skin” invested, pay for these some of these services.. Please.

If you’re with a program that does all of these things, trains, develops, puts the kids on an elite platform all for free… You should be very appreciative & thankful, because these coaches, directors have their own lives & families that they leave to help kids.

Athlete: Coach… I think I want to quit. Coach: Okay. Then let’s talk about why. Athlete: I’m tired. All the early mornings, the pain, the pressure. Sometimes I wake up and wonder what I’m even doing this for. Coach: That’s not quitting. That’s being human. Doubt shows up when

Until someone wins a race, I am convinced the pass beats the dribble up the floor. “2 dribbles or less, pitch the ball ahead” USA Basketball Youth Gold Camp #GoldStandards

Shoot when you're open. Pass when someone else is open. Drive when nobody's open. This mantra simplifies decision-making. It teaches players to read the game, not just run plays. No overthinking—just clear, actionable choices.

The dribble is the most overused skill in the game of basketball.

Coaches have to steal players because they aren’t good at developing.

Got asked today by another program director what I think is the reason why our program is as successful as it is. Talented Players never hurt 😆😆😆. But my honest answer is below: As a program director I believe the most important part of the this job is giving

Being an elite former athlete DOES NOT, make you an elite coach.

Criticism often stems from insecurity, and it says more about the person giving it than it does about you. #DailyWisdom

Grow.

If you’re a high school athlete who actually wants to play in college — here’s how much time you really have: Freshmen — 1,350 days left Sophomores — 1,000 days left Juniors — 600 days left Seniors — 250 days left That’s it. Every day you skip lifts… every rep you coast

“Everybody wants the glitz and glamour. Everybody don't wanna f****** work, strap their boots up and put on that hard hat and actually commit….You're more in love with the finish line than the process.” - Bron 👑 (h/t Swish Cultures )

Work on your craft My man just got a 4 year, 45 million dollar contract on skill, grit, and toughness Not a special athlete, but a special WORKER

10 Inconvenient Truths of Coaching 1. Not every kid wants to be great. 2. You will often be misunderstood. 3. Some parents care more about playing time than team success. 4. Your best players aren’t always your best leaders. 5. No system works without buy-in. 6. Success

Never get sick of watching this clip Proves there are levels to this game that most people don’t even realize Want to be 6’1 in the NBA, better handle the rock like this

If AAU on all platforms was age level, 50% of the players stock would go way down. It should go age based and add 18u.

“Greatness is boring… there was a lot of boring days in the gym just working on my one dribble pull ups” - Anthony Edwards Love this