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3 Ways to Test If Skill Will Hold Up Under Higher-Level Competition
“How do I know if this skill will actually survive and succeed at the next level?”
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Nabil Murad
The Art of War by Sun Tzu: Book Summary & Notes
A timeless guide to strategic leadership, adaptability, and mental discipline—because the greatest battles are often won before they begin.
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The 3 Most Underrated Traits of Coaches Who Effectively Use Implicit and Explicit Cues in Player Development
It's not what you say, but how you say it that can
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Nabil Murad
Building a Championship Culture in Youth Basketball: 5 Practical Lessons from The Culture Code
“Building Belonging, One Play at a Time”
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Nabil Murad
Attentional Focus: The Hidden Driver of Athletic Performance and Coaching Impact
Coaching is a never-ending journey of learning.
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Nabil Murad
Measure What Matters by John Doerr: Book Summary & Notes
A practical system for setting clear goals, tracking progress, and aligning your team around what really drives success—on the court or in life.
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3 Constraints you can Apply in Practice to Reinforce Optimal Floor Spacing
Constraints don’t just teach where to stand, they teach when and why to move.
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The Paradox of Control and Freedom: How Implicit and Explicit Cues Impact Player Performance
the more we try to control how athletes move through explicit (internal) cues, the more we may be robbing them of the very freedom they need to perform…
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The Top 5 Mistakes Coaches Make When Using Implicit and Explicit Cues, and How to Avoid Them
It's not just what you say, but how you say it that can make the world of difference
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5 Essential Spacing Principles Every Player Must Follow in a 5-Out Offense
In modern basketball, spacing isn’t just a tactical concept. It’s a competitive advantage.
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Coaching the Mind: 5 Ways We're Applying Limitless in Our Program
The better our players get at managing their focus, motivations, beliefs, and energy, the more they’ll unlock their potential. In life as well as in…
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Top 4 Skills That Most Often Transfer from Youth to Elite Levels
True player development isn’t about polishing for today. It’s about preparing for tomorrow. Build the skills that transfer. The rest will follow.
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