This is a time that coaches wait for all year. The chance to get in the gym and do some actual coaching. Though the paperwork must still be taken care of, that other aspect is added to your day, coaching. At first things aren't going to look exactly how you want them, especially for the perfectionists, but that is why it is practice. Most teams have a maximum of 3 weeks before their first real test, a game. As a team, you never really know how good you can or are going to be until that first test. When the lights come on, will you shine? Or will you tuck your tail between you legs and go hide in the corner? As a player, you work as hard as you can to perform, as a coach you prepare your team to the best of your ability so they feel comfortable enough to go lay it all on the line for you.
Another huge factor that plays into this, are the players getting ample rest to be able to prepare at the highest of their ability? If you have practice at 9am and a few of the players are out until 2 or 3 in the morning, how can you stop that? In my opinion there is no way to stop that, it is up to the players to realize how important the TEAM is over their social life. The girls aren't going anywhere. Matter of fact, how about you make them work a little bit instead of chasing them around campus. Next are the players getting the right kind and amount of food before a practice to be able to sustain for a possible 3 hour practice, or longer. It is vital that players eat anything before practice to have that energy. A PB & J, some eggs, bread, a Powerbar, anything will help. The important thing is to have something in your system so half way through practice your not burnt out. That means your mind is set on getting better, and not set on the next meal that you will get.Happy Hardwood Coaches and Players, and good luck this season.
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