DAVE STAHNKE's Top 3 coaching points

1. Dictate Tempo
-Control the Tempo Offensively and Defensively
-Offensively->Be able to effectively execute at the pace that is required to give our team the best opportunity for victory.
-Defensively->Be the aggressor and create offense with our defense. Build indecision in our opponents by utilizing multiple starting points and intensities of our Man to Man Defense, while incorporating Zone Presses.

2. Mental and Physical Toughness
-Individual Players and the Team as a whole will display attributes within their play and actions which exude Mental and Physical Toughness. These traits will be revealed by consistently and noticeably carrying out the following 12 actions and philosophies:
-No Softness Allowed
-Respond to Adversity and Success with Class at All Times
-32 Minute Goal Line Defense
-Extreme Ball Pressure
-Take the Charge
-Refuse to get Screened
-Fight Over Top of Screens
-Nobody Cuts Your Face
-Think the Game->”Time and Score/Shot Selection”
-Want the Ball->”Loose Balls and Rebounds”
-Strong with the Ball->”Catch and See”  “Rip It/Sweep It”  “Chin It”
-Be a Finisher->”Attack the Rim” “Don’t Take the Path of Least Resistance”

3. DEFENSE is a Constant!
-Defense is the heart and soul of a basketball team. For a team to do well consistently, they must play great Man to Man Defense. The name of the game is to make things happen. Our players will make things happen each and every possession. There is No Glory in Defense, Just Victory!