Tuesday, June 28, 2011

5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT KOBE

Via Alan Stein's blog comes a great post on thoughts regarding Kobe Bryant from his teammate Luke Walton:

1. Kobe’s work ethic is unparalleled. He comes in early and he stays late. He always does more than is asked. He gives 100% in every drill, in every workout, in every practice, and (obviously) in every game. He is never satisfied and is always striving to get better.

2. Kobe’s competitiveness rivals his work ethic. He wants to win at everything. He can’t turn it off. He competes just as hard in workouts and practice as he does in the NBA Finals.

3. Kobe has no fear. He doesn’t fear failure and he doesn’t care what the public or the media think about him. He doesn’t look over his shoulder and he doesn’t try to please everyone.

4. Kobe is a student of the game. He constantly studies film… of himself, of his opponents, and of previous generation’s players. He has a true respect for the game and for those that came before him.

5. Kobe truly believes he is the best player in the game. He has a confidence, swagger, and arrogance about him. He believes he is the best because he knows he has outworked everyone and that he has earned the right to be the best.

Read the entire post at: http://bit.ly/mrIfD4

Friday, June 24, 2011

EXPERIENCE + CONFIDENCE = SUCCESS


"Experience tells you waht to do;
confidence allows you to do it."

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

JERRY RICE -- THE HILL

Quite simply, how badly do you want it!

Friday, June 17, 2011

HOW THE GOOD BECOME GREAT

Watch how Dirk Nowitzki trains during summer.

Monday, June 13, 2011

A NEW WEAPON EACH YEAR

“The great ones come back every year with a new weapon or a new counter to one of the things that’s an important weapon to their game because teams are constantly adjusting to them.”

 – Rick Carlisle on Dirk Nowitski

Thursday, June 9, 2011

THE KEY TO IMPROVING AS A PLAYER


From one of the best teachers in the history of our game comes a simple yet profound statement for athletes of all sports at any level:

"You must be smart enough to be able to practice on your own."

-Coach Don Meyer

RESPECT


re-spect (ri-spekt’)
Hold sacred. To regard as important. Pay attention to. A just regard for and appreciation of worth. Honor and esteem. Hold serious compliance for an observance. Rendering of honor.

Respect the game...
Respect your teammates...
Respect your program...
Respect yourself!

Friday, June 3, 2011

WHEN THE GAME NEVER ENDS


"If you play to win, as I do,
the game never ends."

-Stan Mikita-