Saturday, February 14, 2026

Second Helping - Three Columns

Take a piece of paper and fold it into three sections. Now apply labels to each. 

  • Great players
  • Great winners
  • Great players who are great winners

What qualities belong to the players who excel individually and collectively? 

Think about Bill Russell

  • 14 championships in 15 years (2 NCAA, Olympics, 11 NBA)
  • 21-0 in "Win or go home" games
  • "My ego depends on the success of my team."
Attitude. "The team comes first."

Leadership. "Whatever it takes."

Role. "Make teammates better..."

Resilience. Never quit, regardless of the situation. 

Go back to our piece of paper. Where do you want to be listed? 

Lagniappe. More on topspin

Another factor in successful attacks is high "contact point" above the net. Low contact points can cause hitting into the net and higher frequency of being blocked.
 

For the girls playing in DC this weekend, have a great experience. 

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