This is super informative, thanks for taking the time to write this! While I’m not involved in Basketball, this certainly has applications in my sport. Lots of food for thought!
Some did. Some didn't. I had to walk away from some situations, not because the basketball was going poorly. That made these mistakes even more glaring looking back.
Thank you Marc for this post. Loved how transferable the messages are for anyone trying to grow in their career.
Not sure if this is trade secrets but I’m curious if, looking back, there was a window in which you could have asked to film the players and it wouldn’t have impacted your/their to improve shooting from behind the arc by 6%. I’d like to think your approach to building trust had something to do with the magnitude of improvement. But thinking about it, I’m wondering if I’m just old school (or maybe just old) and today’s players are so used to being on camera that filming them in say, your 2nd or 3rd coaching session would have any impact on the adjustments you work with them on. Does it matter at all? Or is there an optimal window to start layering in the tape and marketing efforts?
If this is something that’s a differentiator for you no need to respond. Was just curious as I was reading.
Also, if you worked with Tyrese Haliburton on his late game crunch time moves, for the love of all that’s holy please tell me you recorded those sessions!
Hali, not my work. He's amazing. Always has been (at every level).
Filming: I could have filmed it all and said “F’it”
However, I believed that filming was not the best option for the player. It created a throwback environment to the early days of childhood basketball when they didn't get upset (as upset) about messing up. It created a beginner-mindset sanctuary for the player to mess up. I felt it was crucial to strip the shooting mechanics down to the studs and not worry about what it looked like.
Maybe it helped. Perhaps it didn't, and everything would have worked out the same.
Either way, I was deliberate about telling them the why behind everything, including not filming.
**To be clear, we filmed things, but only for real-time educational feedback for the player.
Man, I am feasting on this, buffet style. Thank you. Everything you’re saying here about the mental aspect of shooting is straight up roundball manna. So cool. Appreciate you sharing all this. Love the part about explaining the “why.”
When I see big time trainers posting and pounding their chest when one of their clients has a big game it is a huge turn off for me.
Just watching the short clip of you interacting with the player loading before the catch tells me everything about you. It isn’t all about you it is the player you are working with . It isn’t about the money or the clout. Mind boggling why an NBA team wouldn’t want you to be part of their organization.
Minor quibble but it should be three biggest LESSONS not "Here are the three biggest mistakes I made during that journey" because you then go on to list out what people should do in the bullet points in (1) film and share everything; (2) network; (3) be willing to take a step back. Enjoyed the read, came over from Eric Apricot's youtube channel. Complete casual basketball fan.
This is super informative, thanks for taking the time to write this! While I’m not involved in Basketball, this certainly has applications in my sport. Lots of food for thought!
I am surprised the players you helped like Beasley didn’t go to bat for you, or did they?
I mean if you took a guy like Kuminga for example and turned him into a 40 pct 3 point shooter, I would think you would be in great demand.
I coached for 25 years at the HS level and always appreciate coaches like yourself who really care and are great at what you do.
I hope you get your break soon.
Thanks for checking out the piece.
Some did. Some didn't. I had to walk away from some situations, not because the basketball was going poorly. That made these mistakes even more glaring looking back.
Thanks, that's kind of you to say.
Great stuff Marc, always appreciate your writing, perspective, and who you are. Thanks for the shoutout!
Thanks John! I love what you guys do for coaches at Get In The Game 101, and it's essential for people to know you're out there!
Appreciate it much, Marc!
This is a really good read! There’s a lot in here that really resonates with my own experience! Appreciate all your work!
Thanks for checking it out, Matt. I hope some of this information is helpful on your journey!
Thank you Marc for this post. Loved how transferable the messages are for anyone trying to grow in their career.
Not sure if this is trade secrets but I’m curious if, looking back, there was a window in which you could have asked to film the players and it wouldn’t have impacted your/their to improve shooting from behind the arc by 6%. I’d like to think your approach to building trust had something to do with the magnitude of improvement. But thinking about it, I’m wondering if I’m just old school (or maybe just old) and today’s players are so used to being on camera that filming them in say, your 2nd or 3rd coaching session would have any impact on the adjustments you work with them on. Does it matter at all? Or is there an optimal window to start layering in the tape and marketing efforts?
If this is something that’s a differentiator for you no need to respond. Was just curious as I was reading.
Also, if you worked with Tyrese Haliburton on his late game crunch time moves, for the love of all that’s holy please tell me you recorded those sessions!
Hali, not my work. He's amazing. Always has been (at every level).
Filming: I could have filmed it all and said “F’it”
However, I believed that filming was not the best option for the player. It created a throwback environment to the early days of childhood basketball when they didn't get upset (as upset) about messing up. It created a beginner-mindset sanctuary for the player to mess up. I felt it was crucial to strip the shooting mechanics down to the studs and not worry about what it looked like.
Maybe it helped. Perhaps it didn't, and everything would have worked out the same.
Either way, I was deliberate about telling them the why behind everything, including not filming.
**To be clear, we filmed things, but only for real-time educational feedback for the player.
Man, I am feasting on this, buffet style. Thank you. Everything you’re saying here about the mental aspect of shooting is straight up roundball manna. So cool. Appreciate you sharing all this. Love the part about explaining the “why.”
Thanks for sharing your journey.
When I see big time trainers posting and pounding their chest when one of their clients has a big game it is a huge turn off for me.
Just watching the short clip of you interacting with the player loading before the catch tells me everything about you. It isn’t all about you it is the player you are working with . It isn’t about the money or the clout. Mind boggling why an NBA team wouldn’t want you to be part of their organization.
Thanks for checking it out. I don't judge those guys; everyone works in different ways. This was what I believed would be most helpful to the player.
I think so, too, but there were times when, looking back, I wasn't ready for that responsibility.
Minor quibble but it should be three biggest LESSONS not "Here are the three biggest mistakes I made during that journey" because you then go on to list out what people should do in the bullet points in (1) film and share everything; (2) network; (3) be willing to take a step back. Enjoyed the read, came over from Eric Apricot's youtube channel. Complete casual basketball fan.
Thanks for checking it out! In the words of Mr. Apricot, I promise I'll do better next time!!