Sunday, September 01, 2024

Signature Wins, Quality Losses, and More

This is a cross-post from my hoop blog and even 'something' extra has a purpose. Get the right shot from the right guy at the right time. 

I strongly believe in "signature wins" and "quality losses." For the best teams, neither particularly apply. For teams on the come or trying to get over the hump, they matter.

As Anson Dorrance would say, you need "continual ascension." 

Signature wins mean home or road wins against top teams and road wins against excellent teams. Quality losses are competitive (within two possession) losses against excellent teams. 

All of the above represent being a worthy opponentBoth represent something teams can build on in confidence and performance. Brad Stevens talks about 'competitive character'. A critical mass of skill, basketball IQ, and competitive character gives teams a chance at excellence. 

Analogously, there's a formula. 

ACHIEVEMENT = PERFORMANCE x TIME 

PERFORMANCE = Talent x BB IQ x Compete level

ACHIEVEMENT = Talent x BB IQ x Compete level x TIME

Signature wins and quality losses help teams build confidence. They foster individual and team self-belief and promote belief and buy-in in the coaching staff and its philosophy and process

With the quality schedule MVB faces this season, many opportunities arise for signature wins. 

Lagniappe. Get the right person, the right shot, at the right time. 

How badly do you fight for it, need to succeed? And what physical and emotional tools do you bring to the battle?

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