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keywords basketball coaching, high pressure situations, leadership, player trust, game management, coaching strategies, emotional control, timeout usage, player empowerment, performance under pressure

Summary In this episode, Coach Sam Farrar discusses essential tips for basketball coaches facing high-pressure situations. He emphasizes the importance of remaining calm, trusting preparation, and effectively managing game elements. The conversation covers strategies for empowering players, managing timeouts, and learning from experiences to improve future performance.takeaways

• Stay calm, clear, and under control in pressure situations.
• Rehearse pressure scenarios during practice to prepare athletes.
• Master your body language to maintain composure.
• Trust your preparation and players during high-pressure games.
• Avoid overcoaching; empower players to make decisions.
• Communicate clearly with one to two action points during timeouts.
• Know how to manage the game clock and team fouls effectively.
• Identify your crunch time five players for critical moments.
• Control what you can; focus on your team's effort and strategy.
• Use post-game reviews as teaching moments to learn and grow.

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