The second open gym is under way and is another opportunity for me to get to know the players on a personal level. Most of my time is spent asking about their lives outside of basketball so I can better understand them as people, and not just athletes. This is very rewarding to me and allows for me to connect with them on a different level. In addition, I was able to address the team and go over the basics of the strength program moving forward. I know this is going to be a challenge with the limited weight room space. It was nice to see that several players were interested and motivated to get into the weight room and begin getting to work.
After open gym, it is standard for all the coaches to meet and discuss the players and future recruiting. At the moment, we are waiting on paperwork from several players. These forms need to be turned in to ensure they are eligible to play. There is a lot of paperwork that goes on behind the scenes as well as strategy being discussed on how to talk and interact with players and their families.
After open gym, it is standard for all the coaches to meet and discuss the players and future recruiting. At the moment, we are waiting on paperwork from several players. These forms need to be turned in to ensure they are eligible to play. There is a lot of paperwork that goes on behind the scenes as well as strategy being discussed on how to talk and interact with players and their families.