Our Vision

Elite athletes exhibit unique traits and strong, admirable characteristics that help them succeed in Basketball.

Passion

An athlete who is passionate about Basketball is more likely to be successful. They will eat, sleep, and breathe Basketball, and, therefore, they will be excited to excel.

“I believe the number-one quality an athlete can have is heart”

“You have to want it with every fiber in your body.”

Optimism

An athlete who lacks an optimistic attitude isn’t likely to fully excel because they don’t expect to win.

A successful athlete must believe that they will win and remain positive even when facing adversity

Competitive Spirit

Successful athletes enjoy winning, and it is likely that they will be competitive even in areas outside of their sport

Motivation

High-performing athletes are motivated by the desire to be better than their opponent and even better than their personal best.

They should be patient and persevere when working on their skills and focusing on their goals.

Humility

Great athletes stay humble.

When they make a mistake, they acknowledge and accept it rather than trying to make excuses.

Alternately, when a humble athlete’s team is successful, they do not take all of the credit.

Exceptional athletes credit their teammates and coaching staff when they are successful.

Acceptance of
Criticism

How can one improve if they aren’t willing to accept constructive criticism?

Successful athletes understand that it’s important to remain coachable while accepting and learning from their mistakes.

They will also be open to advice or tips from teammates and accepting of calls made by officials.

Self-Discipline

Elite athletes know that success doesn’t happen overnight.

They have the self-discipline to put in early morning training sessions, to sacrifice social activities in exchange for more practice, and to power through sore muscles and exhaustion.

They also practice self-discipline when it comes to their diets, making sure they only fuel their bodies with beneficial nutrients.

Focus

A strong athlete must be able to focus on their goals and the big picture, which helps them stay dedicated to their training.

They must also be able to focus on the moment while competing and tune out anything that is happening in the stands with spectators or that might be occurring in their personal lives outside of their sport.

Resiliency

Losses are just a reality of being an athlete.

Setbacks will occur, and an athlete can’t be successful if they aren’t resilient.

Even after a loss, successful athletes stay positive and use the experience as an opportunity to learn and move forward.

Self-Confidence

The best athletes are innately self-confident, and they truly believe that they will win.

They also have the confidence to deal with any unexpected situations that may arise and to speak up for themselves or their teammates when appropriate.

Poise under Stress

Athletes deal with countless sources of stress on a routine basis.

From the pressure to perform well during competition or training to the stress caused by losing a game, getting injured, or struggling to master a skill, stress is an everyday part of an athlete’s life.

A high level athlete can perform and even thrive under stress and pressure to still come out victorious.

Natural Leadership

Even athletes who don’t take on roles as captains or co-captains will usually have some leadership traits.

Quick decisions often need to be made in the heat of competition, and an athlete with leadership skills will be better prepared to take the initiative to make them.