This approach isn’t all that "different"

As I detailed in my story, I began where many of us begin—coaching how I was coached. It made sense and I was comfortable. It worked…to a point, but I began noticing there was still something missing in my practice sessions and its transfer to the game. That’s where things started to shift for me.

Although this website might introduce some new or daunting ideas—things you haven't specifically thought of or tried before—I promise it’s not all that different.

How so, you ask? First off, you and I have experienced many of the same challenges. Every coach—no matter their style—has dealt with poor shot selection or players who can’t make the right pass. We’ve all had players who don’t seem motivated or competitive enough. The Rethinking the Game approach intentionally tackles those pain points, making it easier for you to get what you want out on the court.

I still believe in competitiveness, toughness, clear roles, and accountability—all things that are built into this approach.

And we want the same outcomes. You want competitive players and a competitive team. Playing these practice games raises the competition level in practice. It creates urgency and enthusiasm to win. It breeds players who play hard. It teaches them that their decisions have consequences—consequences that impact winning and losing.

You want motivated players who show up and do the right thing. This approach is more fun for players...but fun doesn’t mean easy. In fact, a lot of this is hard...but it’s also more engaging.

Ultimately, players who enjoy practice are more motivated. More motivated players work harder. And players who work harder… get better.

So my goal isn’t to ask you to change your entire approach. It’s to enhance it—with more options, and more intentionality behind those options. Think of this as a toolkit. Take what fits your style. Experiment. Adapt. The point is to give you more ways to do what you’re already trying to do—just a bit more effectively.