We continue with The 90 Day Basketball Improvement Plan.
Day 7 – Privilege
As an athlete, you are the chosen few among many to represent your team, your school, the community, your family and the all of the players that have been in the program before you. You are also placed in a position to possibly obtain a college scholarship. In college, if you are lucky enough to be on scholarship, you are getting your education paid for. You are representing your institution and thousands of fans, students and alumni. And as a professional, well you are trying to make a living. Putting food on the table and paying bills. It’s your livelihood.
Whether it’s getting up at 6:00 AM with your teammates to lift weights or maybe it’s getting in your sprints because you know you can't make it after school, taking extra shots at night, studying all night for that exam or working harder during workouts. Just remember, it’s a privilege to be a member of a team, not a right.
In sports, no one is entitled to anything… we are fortunate to have the opportunity to play. Make the most of the opportunities you have. Become a ‘Program Player’. Someone who cares about the team, the program, the school, the community and your family.
The term ’Program Player’ refers to athletes who put the team first. They don’t worry about scoring, getting their names in the newspapers or doing post-game interviews. All they care about is how they can help their team be successful.
What can you do? Work hard in your preparation, always play hard, be accountable and always remember it’s a privilege to be part of the team, not a right.
Whether it’s getting up at 6:00 AM with your teammates to lift weights or maybe it’s getting in your sprints because you know you can't make it after school, taking extra shots at night, studying all night for that exam or working harder during workouts. Just remember, it’s a privilege to be a member of a team, not a right.
In sports, no one is entitled to anything… we are fortunate to have the opportunity to play. Make the most of the opportunities you have. Become a ‘Program Player’. Someone who cares about the team, the program, the school, the community and your family.
The term ’Program Player’ refers to athletes who put the team first. They don’t worry about scoring, getting their names in the newspapers or doing post-game interviews. All they care about is how they can help their team be successful.
What can you do? Work hard in your preparation, always play hard, be accountable and always remember it’s a privilege to be part of the team, not a right.
