It doesn't matter who scores the points, it's who can get the ball to the scorer. -Larry Bird

Hard work pays off -- hard work beats talent any day, but if you're talented and work hard, it's hard to be beat. -Robert Griffin III

"There are no new fundamentals. You've got to be a little suspicious of someone who says, "I've got a new fundamental." That's like someone inviting you to tour a factory where they are manufacturing antiques." -- Jim Rohn

Kevin Sivils on Defensive Rebounds

Since 80% of missed shots rebound on the side of the goal opposite from the side the shot was taken (can you believe someone charted that?), simply run the point guard to that side of the court. Not only will it provide you with an extra, free, unblocked out rebounder, this is the quickest possible way to initiate a fast break.

 Turn rebounds into loose balls – tip the ball into the short corner and run it down.  Try to tip the ball to the short corner, the area between the goal and the corner, near the baseline and behind the backboard. By tipping the ball to a known area, your team will have a greater chance of running down the ball. If the opponent does secure the offensive rebound, it is a difficult location of the court to score from, requiring the opponent to set up their offense, giving your defense time to reset as well.

Emphasize obtaining the rebound more than blocking out. Heresy I know. But as I said before, size matters. In this case, the size of the rebounder’s heart, the level of desire to obtain the ball. The issue should never be how possession of the ball is obtained, but that it possession of the ball is obtained and obtained legally, without fouling or turning the ball over.


  Coach Kevin Sivils

“Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way." - Satchel Paige

To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you're not, pretend you are." - Muhammad Ali

How to Make Free Throws

"When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft.  On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them.  Keep believing."- Bo Schembechler