Tuesday, March 22, 2011

GREAT BASKETBALL THOUGHTS FROM COACH DON MEYER

Going over a new set of Coach Don Meyer dictaphone notes and came up with a few pearls:

"Your friends and your parents can often be your biggest obstacles."

"Sometimes the best shot is the one you don't take and the best pass is the one you don't make."

"Do not pick up your dribble without a pass or a shot."

"Go where your help came from."

On Motivation: "Some players start on their own.  Some you push down a hill or crank start."

"Make your opponent beat you with their execution and not their athleticism."

"Passing is not just about 'on target' -- it's also about timing."

On Shooting: "Talk your misses."

"Don't run past a blockout."

"Concentration vs. worry...worry makes you double minded."

"Concentration takes credibility."