We teach offense 5-0/5-5 (whole method) and defense by part (1-1/3-3).

Practice to beat the best.

For us to be successful on defense, we must get back and stop the basketball, eliminate easy baskets, keep the ball out of the lane, and bother the shooters.

I concluded some time ago that a major part of success of a team, or of an individual, has a great deal to do with the intangible qualities possessed. The real key is in how a person see himself (humility), how he feels about what he does (passion), how he works with others (unity), how he makes others better (servanthood), and how he deals with frustration and success, truly learning from each situations (thankfulness). I believe those concepts are the essence of a good player, team, coach, or individual in any capacity in life.

What you specifically teach is what your players will do best.

Most of my learning and philosophy regarding coaching basketball was developed after great frustration.

It is a paradoxical statement, but it takes incredible personal discipline to play with great freedom.