PROGRAM OVERVIEW
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Lakes Boys Basketball Program is to provide young men with an opportunity to develop skills that will help them succeed in the classroom, in their lives, and on the court. We will work to ensure that all players who leave the program will leave as better men than when they entered.
Coaches will work to challenge the young men in our program to constantly strive to reach their goals as well as holding them to a high standard. We will treat every opportunity as a learning experience and create an environment that is conducive to developing life skills that will help them succeed now and in the future
The young men who put the sacrifice into being a part of this program will leave with the tools necessary to succeed in whatever future endeavors they choose to undertake. The success of our program will be based on the quality of the young men who graduate from our program and positively represent Lakes Community High School.
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE GREAT
A Passion for Basketball
A general overall love for the game
Dedication to practice EVERYDAY!!!
Discipline to practice at full speed
Eagerness to improve and work on weaknesses
Have basketball goals/plans for the future
Confidence
A belief I’m the best player on the court
A belief that no one can defend me
A belief that every shot is going in
A belief of “Refuse to Lose”
A Feel for the Game
Understand the game and every aspect of your position
Fluidity and relaxation on offense
Don’t think about what’s before you
Ability to change speeds and change hands at any moment
Not Afraid to Fail and Make Mistakes
Able to take crucial shots
Ability to take shots without thinking
Take initiation at both ends of the court and attack
Not afraid to momentarily fail when learning new techniques
Accountability
Always take responsibility for your own play
Don’t use excuses when things aren’t going your way
There might be a reason why your teammates don’t pass the ball to you!
How many of these traits do you possess??
PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
The Definite Dozen of Eagle Basketball
TO STAY HERE:
BE COMMITTED TO YOUR ACADEMICS - Know your schedule…make a plan…get on the honor roll every semester. Be on time to class every day, sit up front, take good notes, and do all extra work possible. Be the student that every teacher loves to have in class.
BE COMMITTED TO HAVING CLASS – Treat teachers, deans, administrators, lunchroom workers, and all people you meet with respect. Treat other people the way you want to be treated. Moody people are rude. Remember to smile, to say please, thank you, yes Coach or Mr. or Mrs. Most of all, look people in the eye when you are being talked to.
BE COMMITTED TO DOING THE RIGHT THING – We have plenty of school rules; as well as athletic code rules…know them. Realize if you just try to do the right thing right then you are as close to perfect as any person can be.
BE COMMITTED TO THE PROGRAM – We realize that we live our lives in a fish bowl at LCHS. Every word and action will be watched. Our program’s reputation provides many opportunities yet brings many responsibilities. We must be committed to build on the tradition of our program and respect those that have gone before us and paid the price to build the program.
TO PLAY HERE:
BE COMMITTED TO HARD WORK – Our program is built on the concept that hard work pays off. We believe that we work harder than anyone else, and because of that we deserve to win. There is a reason we will be the best…we work at it.
BE COMMITTED TO BECOMING A SMART PLAYER – We must be ready to learn. We believe we work smarter than anyone else. We must develop players who understand the game. We must become good listeners and learn by watching. We must make good decisions. We must play with poise. We prepare mentally for practice and games.
BE COMMITTED TO OUR TEAM ATTITUDE CONCEPT – We must have players who believe in our TEAM concept; everyone is the same (short hair, earrings, etc.). Our program is built on the fact the TEAM is bigger than any one player. We need unselfish players.
COMMIT YOURSELF TO A WINNING ATTITUDE – We must be committed to winning but understand we don’t measure our success by winning alone. Each time we play we evaluate ourselves by reaching our potential. The test for the team is to play against the game not just our opponent. We never quit. We always are looking for a way to win.
TO WIN HERE:
BELIEVE IN OUR SYSTEM – Commit yourself to our philosophy, to our system of play. Be a sponge and soak up the concepts of how we play. Learn your role…than accept your role and do it the best you can.
BELIVE IN YOURSELF – Play with confidence…think positive…realize you are a great player on a great team. Don’t get down when you play poorly…realize you are chosen to be here. Be a leader. Lead by example.
BELIEVE IN YOUR TEAMMATES – Communicate with each other…help each other. Remember the strength of the team is in the player, and the strength of the player is in his team. Encourage each other and support each other. Don’t ever forget the importance of the bond of this team. We understand that we are all different-be tolerant of teammates and others.
BELIEVE IN YOUR COACHES – Know that your coaches are trying to make you better people and players. Ask questions…don’t whine and complain. Learn to take tough coaching. You must believe that the coaches are doing what they think is right for the team and you.