Tuesday, August 14, 2012

THOUGHTS FROM KEVIN EASTMAN

Here are just a few gems from Kevin Eastman during his several lectures at Coaching U Live this summer in Washington DC.  I say just a few because Kevin averages around 700 per clinic!  Want all 700? Sign up for Coach U Live next summer -- guaranteed it will be worth it!

Be there before you get there (great thought in regard to a players mentality -- especially defensively)

The great ones (Players/Coaches) have Master Ability
     ...responsibility
     ...dependability
     ...accountability
     ...availability

Do you know what's going on in your locker room?

Knowledge is quickness

Can't win with "my turn shots" = shooting turnovers (Boston stats these)

"Do you want to be in the news or in the Finals?!"

Ever notice every player's Hall of Fame induction speech mentions a coach (or several) -- the impact of what we do.

Good players KNOW the plays...
Great players EXECUTE  the plays.

In regards to your administration "budget your bitches." -Murray Arnold

Demand in February what you did in October -- core covenants

Are you best players getting enough shots/touches (this one sounds simple but its not -- are you giving it constant thought)

See the action, don't force the action.

Assistant Coach are there to "assist" the head coach -- "weed the garden"