The Holy Triad

“If you play well, you get extended minutes. If you don’t, they have to go to somebody else.” - Dawn Staley

Basketball at the highest level is a results driven business & the best coaches run their programs with no hidden agendas

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— Players Era (@Players_Era) February 19, 2025

The Holy Triad includes minutes, role, and recognition. Every player and their family and friends want these. They're earned, not gifted.

Coaches work to create competition to put the team in the best position to succeed. And they work to create depth, to create antifragile teams. 

In baseball or softball, there's a batting order. That doesn't apply in basketball or in volleyball. You literally get your cleanup hitter more at bats. There's no "my turn." Shot selection matters in volleyball. Earn more shots through performance. Do more of what works. 

Some players get to "eat more." Ceteris paribus (all things being equal), Sabine is going to get more in 2025. Beyond that, I don't know. Carol had a great year in 2024, so had more opportunities. 

As Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra says, "there is always a pecking order." 

Lagniappe. Strength training...