The performance of a team rises and falls on behavior. Our behavior is either intentional (Above the Line) or impulsive (Below the Line). Above the Line behavior is purposeful, intentional and skillful. It takes tremendous mental toughness to consistently stay Above the Line. How can we intentionally focus on staying Above the Line? We've adopted a simple equation to live by from Urban Meyer's book Above the Line: "E+R=O" Event (See the situation with clarity) + Response (Wha

My good friend and coaching buddy, Paul #Bstrong Beranek, in his last pregame pep talk ever shared the concept of "next play." It was a very special moment for all of us who know and love Coach PB. And, considering the magnitude of the moment, next play mentality is obviously a very important mindset for all great players to have. Because basketball is a fast-paced, continuous game; players must convert from one end of the floor to the other in the blink of an eye. This requi