Three most important things to stop on defense:

1. Layups/Dunks.

2. Open 3's.

3. Free throws.

'Don’t do anything as an individual that will make you stand out from your teammates'

- Mike Kryzewski

'I'm looking for players who make their teammates better.

You do that with enthusiasm and passion'

- Mike Krzyzewski

All basketball coaches must learn how to control their emotions under stress.

Acquiring a skill has less to do with ability and athleticism and more to do with attention span and willingness to struggle through mistakes.

27 Basketball Drills and Games for Kids

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'There is a direct correlation between the number of ball reversals and defensive breakdowns'

- Kevin Eastman

Shooting practice tip:

The best shooters start inside and work their way out.

Form shooting to start each workout.

Perfect swishes.

'If you care about winning, you’re going to run back on defense'

- Jeff Van Gundy

Everyone has the ability to work hard on the floor, but not everyone has the heart to do it.

'The key to any game is to use your strengths and hide your weaknesses'

– Paul Westphal

The Best Advice For Young Basketball Coaches (23 Tips)

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'Everybody on a championship team doesn’t get publicity, but everyone can say they are a champion'

- Magic Johnson

If you're a perimeter player without a 3 point game, you're going to struggle.

Get in the gym and put in work.

Judge your success on the amount of lives you’ve impacted.

Not the amount of wins you put on the board.

There is no reason why players shouldn’t dribble equally well with both hands.

It just takes work.

No weak hand.

Great defenders don’t always get the most steals.

They have active hands in the lane at all times.

Makes the ball-handler question the pass.

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'Practice gotta be harder than the games and it never is unless you want it to be as a player.

The coach can't drive that'

- John Calipari

Your GPA is more important than your PPG.

Basketball will finish, education will last forever.