On controlling nervousness, staying motivated, and having higher standards
August 22 | The 3-Point Play
BASKETBALL TIP
Before the first game of the season, or before a big game or any game, you are likely to feel nervous. What matters is not that you feel nervous, nor that you find some way to hide it.
You will probably control your nervousness better and be sure that it helps rather than hurts your performance by enjoying your nervousness instead of trying to hide from it.
Regardless of whether you succeed or fail, you have to enjoy the opportunity and all that goes with it.
LEADERSHIP LESSON
“You’re a leader. It’s your job to keep your passion hot. Do whatever you have to do, read whatever you have to read, go wherever you have to go to stay fired up. And don’t apologize to anybody.”
– Bill Hybels
LIFE PRINCIPLE
“If all you see are average people, you will end up with average standards. But average standards aren’t going to get you where you want to go. Standards become habits, and habits become outcomes. Few people realize that exceptional outcomes are almost always achieved by people with higher-than-average standards.”
– Shane Parrish
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About PGC
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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