Today we’re joined by Coach Jason Pillion to dive into leadership, building lasting culture, and creating championship-level teams without relying solely on talent. Get ready for real talk on relationships, accountability, and the mindset behind "Floor Burn High." 🏀🔥
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MAIN POINTS:
- The 3 traits of great coaches:
1. Build genuine relationships
2. Be a consistent truth teller
3. Hold players accountable every day

- How to build trust without becoming "just a buddy":
- Intentional conversations before and after practice
- Focus on professionalism, not locker-room talk

- Why culture beats talent in the long run

- The meaning of "Floor Burn High":
- Toughness, energy, and finding advantage no matter the situation

- Details of Coach Pillion’s two-week Boot Camp:
- Developing leadership
- Building mental and physical toughness
- Creating ownership among players

- How to handle defeat:
- Never waste a failure
- Use losses to teach and grow without losing team confidence

- How to stay humble and hungry after big wins
- Focus on the process, not the outcome
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IMPORTANT QUOTES:
- "Kids don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."
- "Be a truth teller — even when it’s hard, even when it hurts feelings."
- "You can’t be talent addicted."
- "Floor Burn High isn't just about diving for loose balls. It's about handling adversity without excuses."
- "You can’t afford slippage. Standards must stay high every day."
- "When the light shines brightest, the cracks show up. That’s why culture matters."
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BIG IDEAS:
- Great programs are built one conversation at a time, not one championship at a time
- Consistency — not flash — is what separates good from great
- Relationships come first; wins are a byproduct
- True leaders show up every day, especially when it's hard
- Every moment (a player walking into the gym, a casual hello) is a chance to build trust
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LISTEN NOW and learn how to build a team that wins with character, toughness, and heart!

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