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Prior to attending PGC, all I ever wanted was to become the best player I could be and eventually play at the college level. But it was hard, because I hadn’t yet learned how to THINK the game.

After a terrible experience with my coach and club team, I wanted to quit. In fact, I took a whole month off at one point because I lost my confidence and wasn’t having any fun. It felt like I was putting in the work and seeing no results.

It hurt — bad. For the first time in 7 years, I had no team to coach. And the worst part is, I didn’t leave on my own terms. My head coach moved on and the school’s new AD chose to clean house.

We push ourselves harder when we have someone working alongside us. In today’s Monday Mindset, discover how to bring out the best in yourself and a friend by doing this.

Know who you are. Know who they are. If they’re slow, beat them off the dribble. If they can shoot, make them a driver. If they can’t dribble, pressure them! Basketball is a game of opposites.

When a teammate subs in, treat them like an honored guest. Say, “glad you’re in, we need you!” Remind them of any relevant information (time, score, fouls, etc).

Discover how to become the best possible teammate (and not just in sports) with this powerful skill.

Playing time is not determined by ability, but reliability. Ability – what you can do. Reliability – what you actually do. Coaches play players they trust.