Teas Strikes Again

#4 posting 8.13.2007
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WHAT COACH TEAS LIKES TO SEE
Last week we ran #5-8 on things Coach Teas likes to see in a team. Now for #4-1. Take it away Coach Teas--

#4. I hate to see players looking up in the crowd to a former coach, parent, or someone else for support during a game. Your attention must be on the game, your teammates on the floor, and coaches of your team. Looking elsewhere during play sends out all kinds of bad messages to all especially someone who may be recruiting you.

#3: When a coach extends their hand when you come out of the game, touch it. If you don't, it looks bad to fans and players. It does not help the team when you are way into yourself. Coaches make substitutions. Show you understand that and that you care about your team.

#2: A big plus is when a player comes out of the game for whatever reason and they remain positive and are visible about it. In other words, pull for your team. Your team needs you on the floor AND on the bench.

#1: Players who touch each other after one of them makes a good pass leading to a score, especially when a substitute is touched by a starter or leader on the team. It does build unity and good feelings. It is probably more important if something has just gone wrong. It helps to know that there is support.

next up: tomorrow morning