I don't think I have ever been out of control.
Good basketball always starts with good defense!
My practices were not set up to be easy or enjoyed.
I just love the game of basketball so much. The game! I don't need the 18,000 people screaming and all the peripheral things. To me, the most enjoyable part is the practice and preparation.
It is better to anticipate than to react.
The goal is to make practice more difficult, physically/mentally, than anything your players will face during a game.