On a Championship Mindset, Spending Your Talent, and Getting Over Yourself
Nov. 03 | The 3-Point Play
BASKETBALL TIP
If you are content to do something in a slovenly way because the competition happens to be easy, you have to realize that you are not preparing for tougher competition.
If you fail to improve in practice, the increased effort won’t be enough when crunch time comes. You can’t only increase your effort to be successful in a championship game, you have to improve your skills and performance every single day during the months leading up to that game.
― Dick DeVenzio
Founder of PGC
LEADERSHIP LESSON
“If you have a talent, use it in every way possible. Don’t hoard it. Don’t dole it out like a miser. Spend it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke.”
– Brendan Francis
LIFE PRINCIPLE
This one’s for the “cool kids”…
The kids who like to sit in the back row and goof off…
Unless you are trying to make a bad impression, always make it a point to get to class early and sit in the front row. Get over yourself, and you might just be surprised at how much you learn and how much easier it is to pay attention when there’s nothing but a few feet of air and no distractions between you and your teacher.
– Dick DeVenzio
Founder of PGC
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About PGC
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We combine our unique PGC culture with a variety of teaching methods and learning environments to maximize the learning potential of those that attend our sessions. In addition to spending 6-7 hours on the court each day, lessons will be reinforced through classroom sessions and video analysis.
Our goal at PGC is to empower you with the tools to fulfill your basketball dreams, while also assisting you in experiencing the joy of the journey.
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