Player Expectations

Bearcat Player Expectations

  • 1. BE INTENT - we will not be outworked or out hustled. There are no shortcuts to success. Strive for perfection.
  • 2. TRAIN - earn the right to be proud and confident of your condition.
  • 3. PLAY AND LIVE WITH CONSIDERATION - unselfish team play and team spirit are the foremost essentials for the successful team.
  • 4. BE A STUDENT FIRST - you are in school for an education. Keep that foremost in your thoughts. You become mentally tougher
  • on the basketball court by being mentally tough in class and studies every day.
  • 5. WE EXPECT YOUR BEST - the greatest student, the greatest athlete, the greatest person is the one that gives their all.

    The Multi-Pressure Game

    We play a quick reacting and up-tempo style of game. Its foundation will revolve around a hustling, pressurized defense. We emphasize the transition game --- anticipating and reacting as we convert. We will push the ball up the floor creating early offensive opportunities. Our set offense will continue to pressure our opponents with rapid ball and player movement. We will screen, back cut, and post up in search of a high percentage shot. Our style will take advantage of our quickness, strength, versatility, finesse, intelligence, and competitiveness. We will out-work, out-react, and out-hustle our opponents

    Rebounding

    Our board play will be aggressive and relentless. We must seize rebound position with sound, firm block out technique. We must be vicious as we rip down the ball and then make a quick, sound, outlet pass to initiate the break. On offensive boards we must go after every shot. Anticipation is the key --- 2nd and 3rd efforts must become routine

    Early Offense

    We will quickly advance the ball up the floor to create a numbers game. Emphasis will be on transition - we will fill lanes with quickness and be on balance and under control when reaching the scoring area. We will read the defense and seek a lay-in, power-up, or uncontested on balance 12-15 foot jump shot. We will run a secondary break, taking advantage of the 4th and 5th player down the floor as we look for a back lob, post up, back cut, or flash post situation

    Set Offense

    Our offense will be executed with intensity to create a high percentage shot or place the opponent in a fouling predicament. We will use a series of screens, cuts, and post-ups to get the shot we want. Emphasis will be placed on execution of proper screening, faking, and cutting techniques. Throughout our offense we will read the defense and use our passing ability to it optimum.

    Special Situations

    We will execute assignments during special situations with a high level of intelligence, concentration, and efficiency. We will play with physical, mental, and emotional poise throughout the game, but we will be especially effective at the end of the quarter, half, and game. Our style demands continuous reaction, anticipation, and adjustment. We will be at our best when our best is needed.

    Total Game

    We will play the final minute of the final game. We will strive for excellence and push ourselves to become the best we are capable of becoming.

    Our Constants Will Be:

  • 1. Play hard
  • 2. Take care of the basketball
  • 3. No second shots
  • 4. Talk on defense
  • 5. Capitalize on every turnover
  • 6. Clock management
  • 7. Practice at game speed
  • 8. Free throws nail the coffin
  • 9. Bench enthusiasm and support
  • 10. Intense ball movement

    We place a high priority on team play and unselfishness. Five playing as one. It’s what we can do for someone else that makes this game so great. Play and live with consideration