Do you think being skilled makes up a great basketball player? Unfortunately, lots of parents and players use this as their sole criteria.
The truth is this is wrong!
After coaching 20+ years, I’ve found that great players excel in the following 5 areas:
- Skill
- High basketball IQ
- Selfless
- Floor general
- Lead by example
Skill:
Player has super-strong basketball fundamentals.
High basketball IQ:
Player not only knows their playbook responsibilities, but everyone else’s, as well.
Selfless:
Player has mindset to always lookout for other teammates over self.
Floor general:
When actively playing, player is the coach on floor (instructing and helping others, when necessary).
Lead by example:
Be a model player that coach can point to as an example of excellence.
When I come across a player with these attributes, I’m drooling all over myself.
These are the players coaches use to build long-term, successful programs.
