I came across this and immediately had to share. Credit where credit is due though and it is not my work.. A friend of mine sent it to me, but I do believe the author’s name is Amy ……… Mentally strong people have healthy habits. They manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours in ways thatContinue reading “Being Mentally Tough”
Author Archives: Rend Sports Academy
Turning Things Around
A concerned parent recently wrote to Coach Torbett looking for advise on how to develop a winning culture within a team, how to build confidence and motivate players. What follows is Coach Torbett’s reply. Whilst he nails all the points, I especially like points 5 and 6. Coaches, parents and players, sit down, grab aContinue reading “Turning Things Around”
Success or Failure
An interesting discussion came up in practice today that I feel I must share. We’re finalising our preparations to get our season underway and we tip off this weekend as we travel up to the Belfast for our season opener. As we finished up practice, and we’re about to close, our team captain said, “Let’sContinue reading “Success or Failure”
When are you done?!
“When you know it all, then you are done.” Not quite sure who said the above, but they would be spot on. I’ve been coaching basketball for a while now, and I got to a stage where I began to think that I know what I’m doing and that I can’t fail. The best thingContinue reading “When are you done?!”
The Disease of Me
This is an awesome read and I have come across it on two separate sites so far. So, I want to make a point that it is not my work and the credit will either have to go to Kevin Eastman or Alan Stein. Personally, I think Eastman came up with this piece, which isContinue reading “The Disease of Me”
Coach Wootten’s Basketball Camp
I’m about to start my fifth week at Coach Wootten’s Basketball Camp and what an experience this has been for me. For those of you guys who don’t know; Morgan Wootten is the winningest coach in basketball history. Coach Wootten has won more games than any other coach in the game, and that includes HighContinue reading “Coach Wootten’s Basketball Camp”
Rebounding – Why and How?
“Tom, that’s enough rebounds for today!” or “Joanne, Can you please stop rebounding the basketball!”. Have you ever heard your coach say something along these lines? No; well, there is probably a reason. Rebounding is one of the most desirable skills in the game of basketball. In fact, I am going to go out onContinue reading “Rebounding – Why and How?”
