Four Qualities That Can Separate You

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Project Triple Threat - Drew Dawson

What follows are some brief thoughts on four qualities that can separate you.  These are observations of mine based on my time as a former D1 point guard and college coach.  

• Passion:  Very rarely are people highly successful in an area in which they are only moderately passionate. Often times, passion is what drives work ethic. A clear passion - for the game of basketball - is the seed of improvement and performance.

• Winning Habits:  "How you do one thing is how you do everything." Building habits that allow for success is an everyday thing. 

• Confidence:  As a coach, we can only instill so much confidence in our players. There must be a level of self-confidence and self-assurance. Sustainable confidence usually rests on winning habits.

• Good Academics:  Being consistent in the classroom not only opens more doors, but it is also a window into the character and maturity of the young person. Coaches want mature student-athletes that understand the value of education and how they can maximize their experiences as a student-athlete to prepare for success in life.