We cannot accept in victory what we would not accept in defeat.
I must learn what I can to teach what I must.
Most of my learning and philosophy regarding coaching basketball was developed after great frustration.
We teach offense 5-0/5-5 (whole method) and defense by part (1-1/3-3).
Players who are committed to the team first will find a way to help when things are going bad, they will do whatever it takes. Kids that are more into themselves will not do that. They will take care of themselves and get more individual when things are tough.
It is a paradoxical statement, but it takes incredible personal discipline to play with great freedom.