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Here we are 7 days away from the 1st day of the season. As an old coach might say: “The hay is in the barn.” All the work is pretty much done.
But there are many little things that you need to make sure are completed. Remember “The Little Things are the Big Things.”
- Have an up to date physical: Players cannot tryout with out a physical. It might be too late to schedule one before the 1st practice. Try to stay current.
- Pay The User Fee: Some states require user fees. Many schools have a waiver process. Check with your athletic director if you have any questions.
- Sign All Required Documents: Many states require athletes and parents to sign documents relating to sportsmanship, tolerance / acceptance, and chemical health policies.
- Complete a Concussion Test: Many states require at least one concussion test before a player plays a sport. Check with your athletic director several weeks before the season to see if this is a requirement for you.
- Get Your Rest: A high school basketball season is a long, grueling journey. Get your sleep now. Your coach will work you harder than you have worked in a long time (with a few exceptions). Sleep needs to be a major priority for you from now until the final game.
- Continue to take care of your grades: We have mentioned it is important to start the year strong. The start of basketball can be a very distracting time. – Thanksgiving, tryout week, cut day, the 1st game, Christmas and Christmas break. Be sure to make academics an important part of the season.
- Complete your final workouts: If you are completing your 1st workouts of the season… start looking for a job or another activity. But if you have been putting in the work, get the final workouts in. Work on shooting, dribbling, scoring moves. Know how you will help the team and focus on those skills.
- Conditioning! Conditioning! Conditioning! Be in great shape at tryouts. Stand out! There is no reason to be out of shape. It is the easiest way to get cut.
- Print up a calendar: List your practice times, scrimmages, team meetings, film sessions, and games. Have a visual of the upcoming days, weeks and months.
- Plan Your Week: