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Assisting others when any opportunity exists (e.g., opening door for someone, getting water for teammate)
Mentoring youth in our Junior High program, LDBA and summer basketball camps
Become a member of the Blue Devil Shooters Club and take advantage of the off-season which is individual time (i.e.,
coaches will know right away who invested)
Increase your physical capacity: flexibility, strength, endurance, athleticism, and speed
Sprint to 5-3-1-2-4 Timeout Huddle (:60, :30)
“Wolf” call echoed from bench when defender attacks ball-handler from behind
Team Huddle during every dead ball situation (e.g., free throws, referees clarifying a call, water spill)
Taking a defensive charge when opposing player attacks the lane
Eye-to-eye when someone is speaking to you or group (i.e., not looking different direction or talking)
Sprint to locker room for halftime talk
Pre-Game and Halftime warm-up at game speed
Point to passing teammate after a made basket
Sprinting to assist teammate off of the ground
All five defensive players communication with descriptive and directive surround sound to increase awareness and
intimidate
8 players who are not in the game are standing, cheering and expressing genuine excitement for teammates in the game
Entire bench standing up and high fiving teammate(s) when they come out of the game; player accepts all high fives
Reading X's & O's on dry-erase board (i.e., knowing how to draw our family set plays along with following coach in TO)
Watching game film on Hudl and showcase the ability to read opponent’s defense and offense
Appropriate pre-game and post-game locker room music along with home pre-game music
Keep clothes on until post game talk is over
Leave gym and locker room better than we found it (i.e., throwing away all garbage, turning off showers)
Always 15 minutes early to every team event
First one there and last one to leave
Compete in every drill without being a bystander (i.e., players are expected to participate in every drill and not sitting out)
Knowing the difference between hurt (i.e., pain is manageable and can easily move forward) and injured (i.e., pain is too
sharp)
Breakout of your comfort zone to start conversations with teammates, coaches and youth players along with being yourself
Give 110% of your energy by training at game speed and not leaving any fuel in your tank at the end
Visualize yourself playing and performing in a basketball game
Flex your mental muscle by building mental toughness through previous experiences and being proactive
Taking care of your body: eating fruits and vegetables along with staying hydrated with water
Stay physically fit and active
Adopt personal pre-game routine (food, hydration, music, visualization, stretch correctly, warmup at game speed)
Communicate vocally with enthusiasm
Play defense with intensity and intelligently displaying our 10 Defensive Commandments at all times
Box-out and rebound aggressively (i.e., long shot = long rebound), smart about the way the ball will come off of the rim
Hustle aggressively for loose balls and not being afraid to get your hands dirty void turning the ball over
Question your personal weaknesses and strengths after each practice
Question opponent's weaknesses and strengths after each game
Adopt post game routine: identify learning experiences, learn from tactics/strategy, learn from personal attitude
Persist with determination and resilience no matter your circumstances
Brining team binder to every team meeting and film session along with taking notes during meeting
Requesting pre or post practice ISW to improve individual skill set
Accepting your “role” on the team that is earned through your performance, attitude, coach-ability and academics.
Expressing positive body language at all times
Cultivate confidence, not arrogance
Cultivate poise under pressure
Find solutions to problems. Believe in your coaching staff and teammates
Stay in control of your emotions no matter what happens on or off of the basketball court
We do not provide explanations or excuses, we are always the first one to take blame
Police each other and be accountable to your actions on and off of the court