There’s a myth that gets repeated in locker rooms and huddles everywhere—that when the lights are brightest and the pressure is highest, athletes will somehow rise to the occasion. As if adrenaline alone can carry you to greatness. But the truth is far less glamorous and far more powerful: “Under pressure, you don’t rise to […]

One of the cornerstone philosophies of our program is simple but relentless: We eat off the floor. That’s how hungry we are to bring a championship  to our homelands. That’s how driven we are for greatness. That’s how committed we are to something bigger than ourselves. See, hunger has levels. When a kid comes home […]

Let Them Play Through It: Why Pulling Players After Mistakes Hurts Your TeamBy Coach Shaun Little Horn One of the most common coaching habits—and one of the most damaging—is pulling a player right after they make a mistake. They miss a defensive rotation? Yanked.They throw a bad pass? Yanked.They miss a few shots? Yanked. I […]

If we walked into a basketball practice right now, lined up every player, and hooked each of them up to a lie detector, we’d get the same answers almost every time. Do you want to increase your production?Do you want to win a championship?Do you want to play at the next level? Almost every single […]

Complacency is the Enemy of Greatness: The Offseason is Where Champions Are Made By Coach Shaun Little Horn The trophies get handed out in March. The banners go up in the fall. But make no mistake — championships are built in the offseason. One of the most dangerous things an athlete can feel is comfort. […]

How to Impress College Coaches Outside of Your PlayBy Coach Shaun Little Horn Everyone knows you have to be able to hoop to get to the next level. But what separates recruits with options from the ones who get passed over isn’t always talent—it’s the intangibles. Here’s how to catch a coach’s eye before you […]