Elite Girls Basketball
Mission Statement
It is our mission to develop the potential of the female basketball player and to teach basketball skills that will help the player be successful in all future basketball leagues.
Tips and Hints for more playing Time
Best at Drawing Fouls
Players that are best at drawing fouls create an advantage for their team. They give their team a chance to get to the shooting bonus quickly while also giving personal fouls to their opponents. More than likely, the opponent’s best defender or best shot blocker will get into foul trouble. If so, it will make it a lot easier for the offense to take advantage of a weaker defense than usual. Players that are best at drawing fouls are strong with the ball, use pump fakes, and create and take contact.
(Attacking the basket while staying strong with the ball, expecting contact)
80-90% Free Throw Percentage
Shooting 80-90% at the free throw line is elite depending on the player’s position and level of play. The higher percentage a player shoots, the more points they will be able to average.
(Practice, Practice, Practice)
Best Rebounder
Missed shots are a part of the game and must be expected. Every team’s goal is to out rebound its opponent and the best rebounders will always play for winning teams. Your coach will find minutes for you if you are able to dominate the glass and provide extra possessions on offense and finish defensive stands.
(Every rebound is yours, you just have to go and get it)
Best Defender
The best defender usually affects the game and is hard to keep off the court for coaches. Be the best defender on the court and you will play a lot of minutes. It will be more about effort than skill, but technique and IQ is also needed.
(This takes a lot of work, but stopping the opponent from scoring is worth the effort)
Best at Defensive Versatility
Versatility on defensive shows that a player can defend multiple positions. If a defender is versatile and has the capability to defend multiple positions, they will be indispensable.
(Again, defense takes a lot of work, you have to be strong, fast, and want to defend the best players)
Conclusion
Good coaches understand what is needed to win games, and they want to play the players that will give them the best chance to win. These 5 factors are all ways that coaches are looking for when they sit down and determine who they should be handing minutes out to. So if you want to increase your chances of playing or increase the minutes you are already getting, lock in on these 5 factors and increase your value as a player.
Attitude
It is known that you have to score to be recruited. Due to the visibility of the recruiting process, a double-digit scoring average in basketball is a necessity to get looks at the college level. Every player should have the mindset to score 4 to 8 points per game from actions that happen on the defensive end of the floor. This can jumpstart your scoring average, and your coaches will lover your defensive effort.
Your mindset is a powerful part of your game. You cannot think about anything except whats happening in the moment. The confidence you put into your shot will shine through in your mechanics and body language, and can often determine whether it is a make or a miss. Take pressure off yourself to score, relax and stay positive.
If you play well, your coaches will have no choice but to incorporate you into the offense giving you more and more opportunities to score and be on the court.
Don’t give your coach a reason not to play you. If you are performing well, you will be on the floor. Only you can control how well you play when you're on the floor.
Things like rolling your eyes, shaking your head and slumping your shoulders are all little things that tell a coach you disagree with what he or she is saying. This will not only affect your relationship with your coach, but it could impact your playing time. Regardless of how you feel, showing positive body language will help your situation. Cheering for teammates, being energetic on the court and making eye contact with your coach will not only make you look better, but also help you become more tuned into the game. The more positive your attitude and body language, the more positive things will happen on the court.