On having a good attitude, climbing the ladder, and staying in love with the work
Can you make yourself hustle when you’re out of breath and your legs are lead weights?
Can you keep encouraging your teammates even though you think some of them are ball hogs or lazy?
Can you accept your coach’s criticism and listen to what they’re saying even when you feel sure they are wrong?
A good attitude is very simple. It is doing your best at all times, and keeping your concentration on the things you have to do to play well.
LEADERSHIP LESSON
“You see, nobody gets to the top alone. Over the years, people who seem to ‘have it all’ have captured the hearts and conquered the minds of hundreds of others who helped boost them, rung by rung, to the top of whatever corporate or social ladder they chose.”
– Leil Lowndes
LIFE PRINCIPLE
“There are no shortcuts to excellence. Developing real expertise, figuring out really hard problems, it all takes time―longer than most people imagine.
Grit is about working on something you care about so much that you’re willing to stay loyal to it…it’s doing what you love, but not just falling in love―staying in love.”
– Angela Duckworth
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PGC Basketball provides intense, no-nonsense basketball training for players and coaches. Our basketball camps are designed to teach players of all positions to play smart basketball, be coaches on the court, and be leaders in practices, games and in everyday life.
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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