Things Tough Teams Do

• Win on the road
• Not since 1980 has a collegiate team won a championship with a less than .500 winning percentage on the road. Tough teams win in tough places.
• Set the tone. 
• Tough teams determine how games are played. Tough teams execute and control the tempo.
• Always show toughness
• When tough teams are down, they do not show frustration. 
• If tough teams are hurt, they do not show pain. 
• The opponent cannot read a tough team.
• Are Consistent
• Tough teams always show up to play every time they step on the floor. 
• Practice is tougher than games so games become easy.
• Respect every opponent
• Tough teams understand that every game is important. 
• Tough teams understand that every opponent can beat them no matter what their record or reputation.
• Are identified with toughness
• Tough teams play great defense and take pride in it.
• Tough teams are on the floor first for loose balls. 
• Tough teams do not turn the ball over.
• Tough teams believe in the little things.....

Thought For The Week:

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving

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