In the debut episode of the GRIT Hoops Podcast, Coach Kerry discusses what it truly means to play the game the “right” way. Is your coaching approach helping or hindering your players' growth? Are you prioritizing development over rigid systems and results? Let's challenge the myths of “equal opportunity” in basketball and break down why the best teams and players don’t play that way.

Topics Covered: Over-Coaching vs. No Coaching – Why micromanaging players can be just as harmful as not coaching at all. Learn how to create an environment that fosters smart decision-making and aggressive play.

Development vs. System-Driven Coaching – Are you more focused on running plays or developing players? We discuss the balance between structure and allowing players to make instinctive, in-game decisions.

The Myth of “Equal” Everything – Equal playing time, equal scoring, and equal ball movement sound great in theory, but they don’t produce high-performing teams. Find out why forcing equality can lower performance levels and create unrealistic expectations.

How the Best Players and Teams Operate – The top teams and athletes attack with their strengths. They have go-to scorers and playmakers who take control when it matters most. We analyze how winning teams maximize their best players rather than focusing on spreading the ball to everyone equally.

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