Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Quote of the Day:

"I can check the level of your honesty and commitment by the quality of your effort on the court.  You cannot separate sports from life, no matter how hard you try.  Your personality shows up on the court: greed, indifference, whatever, it all shows up.  You cannot hide it."

- Pete Carill

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Why a good passer is usually a GREAT player...

"Passing was the single greatest attribute of my teams over the years.  A passer who can see people open is the same guy who sees where and when to screen, avoid picks, helps on defense - in other words, he can see.  The passer is the same guy who knows where weaknesses are, where the drives are, and where everybody on the floor is.  To score, you gotta move the ball.  We pass to move the defense and every pass counts.  What I also love about passing is how much it builds team morale.  Passing takes the tension out of a game.  Passing makes everybody feel a part of the game, a part of the team.  No single aspect does more to develop good team play than passing.  The first thing I look for in a high school player is can he pass?  If he can, he's the same guy who can cut and defend."

- Pete Carill