November 23, 2021   |   Tagged Coaching

4 Ways to Develop Greater Grit

4 ways to get more grit on the basketball court and in life

Grit is essential if you want to become a great basketball player. Here are four ways to improve your grit on the court and in life.

1. Accept a challenge. Find activities and programs which push you beyond your comfort zone and make you work hard. If everything comes easy, you need to find situations where you are stretched.

2. Don't quit on a bad day. Make a commitment to yourself never to give up after a frustrating day. Always end on an ace. Finish out the session. Push through a tough season or a tough session.

3. Learn to love the struggle. If it is easy, you aren't learning. Pain is necessary for growth. Be careful to know the difference between good pain that builds growth and pain which tears down and destroys. Find a quality mentor in all areas to help you know the right balance. Tell your teacher, trainer, or coach if something is painful for you. They will be able to help you determine if you need to make changes and adjustments or need to power through.

4. Test your Intensity level. Set a goal to work as hard as you can for a certain period. Give it everything you have and see if you can maintain intensity for the full duration. Start out with 7 minutes. See if you can maintain total intensity, focus, and effort. If you can, take a quick break and add another minute. If you can't try one more time. If you struggle, lessen the time.

About NBC Basketball Camps

NBC Camps are for those who love basketball enough to work hard. If you want to make substantial changes on the court and as a leader, we want you at camp. We have high expectations of our campers to come ready to learn, with great attitudes and the desire to become better. We have high expectations of our staff to come ready to teach, encourage and help you become your best. If you like the work necessary to become your best, you will love NBC Camps. Check us out at www.nbccamps.com/basketball