Love of The Game

A lot of people say that they love this game but do they really?? One who says they love the game should really sat and ask themselves if they do or not player or coach. As the years go by I hear more and more of that statement "I love the game of basketball" I look at them when they say it and in their eyes they don't really understand the work ethic that goes into having success as a player or coach in this game. Sometimes once they realize the hard work it takes some people go toward a different path or direction. 

Hard work and dedication to what you believe in within the game of basketball is what brings you success. The next time you are sitting there thinking about the game or even when you are discussing the game with another person, ask yourself,"Do I really love this game like I say I do?" If you really can't answer that question then you might need a different direction but if you can please keep the love and respect for this game and never take it for granted. This will keep you humble and hungry and not get caught up in the glame and fame that comes with it. Always remember the work it takes to get to that point. 

Teaching Humility

Teaching Humility

A lot of people take their lives for granted and forget just how precious the opportunity of life is.  As basketball players, we have the unique opportunity to play a sport we love and pursue education at the same time.  Both are a privilege. 

 

San Jacinto College Women's Basketball Team at Children's Hospital 10-25-13

How do I teach my players humility?

One way to teach humility is through community service.  Not just getting into the community to show face, instead to engage people around you to learn their story.  We like to take our team to different types of environments to show them that everyone does not get to wake up and do something they love everyday.  Some people have not had that opportunity or are in the hospital fighting for their lives.  Anything involved with kids is always nice because we get to give some inspiration to the up and coming generation.  We always tell our players to get their name and talk to them.  Learn something about them that you could relate to like "Do you both have an older brother?" or "Is your favorite food pizza?"  This makes the conversation more personal and gives a connection.

Why teach humility?

We all should feel humility each day that we wake up to see another day.  If we are not giving back to someone else and engulfing ourselves with helping others, then we are not doing our society any justice.  We cannot sit back and wait on someone else to initiate change.  I like to inspire my players with: "If you want change, then you have to change something you are doing"