UMBBT

Team Philosophy

·       Tough Defense

·       Effective Offense

·       Always Disciplined

·       Meet All Challenges

Tough Defense

Tough, tenacious, pressure defense on every possession, by everyone.

- be aggressive, force the action (not just react)

- make it tough to pass, drive, shoot or rebound

- create/cause high turnovers

- allow 1 shot only

Effective Offense

Up tempo, quick but steady

- push the ball up court – don’t hold or walk the ball – fast break, secondary break or set up

- quick (not fast) and steady ball & player movement to find high percentage shots

- pass first, ask questions later

- take care of the ball – no un-forced turnovers, low forced turnovers, high shot attempts

- respect coach/players, team mates, opponents, referees & game officials.

- stay within the team offense/defense (no show-offs/don’t back down)

- NO FIGHTS or ARGUMENTS in public.

- WALK AWAY even when some one hits you – “hit back” by winning the game

- never give up

- 90% attendance of training sessions

- 110% effort during training sessions

- 200% effort during games

- step up/take the challenge – get a defensive stop/hit a shot when we need it

- play through adversities/difficulties

- manage school work & personal relationships

Teamwork

- foundation of (1), (2), (3) & (4) above.

- team goals before personal goals

- collective efforts, personal sacrifice

- cooperation & mutual encouragement

- communicate with and help each other

- trust each other

UM Boys Basketball Team