[Nike Man]

Talent may win you some games, but up against a great "team" and a great coach, talent will not prevail. Talent is usually developed by a great coach. For example myself. When I began playing basketball I was just another tall kid, that coul donly run up and down the court and rebound. I could not shoot well at all. It wasn't until I was in the 6th grade that I learned to properly shoot the ball (by the advie of Coach Runyon and some of his staff). I was pushed by all of my coaches to work on the weaknesses of my game during practice and in the summer. I was taught the proper fundamentals at an early age and was corrected when I performed them wrong. With guidance from my coaches I became talented and accomplished many things. I honestly believe that without all of the coaches that I had, I would never have accomplished so much!!

Talent is usually develpod by hard work and the drive to get better along with coaching. I'll t5ake a kid with heart and desire to improve and he will get better even if he has a mediocre coach. Coaching is about preparation and adjustments. Game plans last about 4 minutes into a game and after that you can throw it out the window. It's all about adjustments!!! Great players and great coaches adjust accordingly and that's what makes them winners.