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all of the teams we can beat! 1. Improvement as season progresses 2. Peak at tournament time B. Year Schedule 1. The beginning of school - August 25 a. Testing - weights and conditioning b. Play every weekday c. Strength training (Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.) d. Preseason conditioning begins September 1st e. Various team meetings 2. October 15 - First regular season game a. Breaking down system b. Preparation for exhibition season 3. December - Pre-conference schedule a. Non-conference season 4. January - March a. Western Athletic Conference season 5. March a. Post season tournament 6. Spring and summer a. Strength and conditioning program b. Speed, agility, and quickness program c. Summer league and open gym d. Foreign tours with select teams TEAM A. Team Concepts 1. Believe in each other. 2. Team comes first - you second. 3. Self discipline - on and off the court. 4. Accept all responsibilities on and off the court. 5. Develop sound work habits both on and off the court - stay focused. 6. Create a positive image for Rice basketball. B. Attitude 1. Be preventative, foresee situations before they happen. 2. Training habits - moderation with lifestyle - Be discreet! a. Bars b. Parties c. Social relations d. Drugs - ABSOLUTELY NO!! 3. Language on and off the court. 4. Student Body - We need them. 5. Public relations a. Special appearances - charity functions b. Press interviews c. Be careful of what you say - it can be used against you and/or team in a negative way d. You can be tested by “anyone”! 6. Appearances - We represent Rice University and Rice Basketball a. Dress - hair. b. First impressions mean so much. c. National exposure. 7. Communication - Most important! a. If we don’t know things are bothering you it’s not our fault. . . Our offices and homes are always open. 8. College life a. We ask a lot. b. You won’t have a “normal” student lifestyle. c. Participate in student life as much as possible. 9. Don’t take advantage of little things a. Equipment b. Small problems become big problems, if not taken care of. 10. Problems - Come to us -Ask for help- Anything! ACADEMIC GOALS (COME FIRST) A. Most important goal in your life is earning a degree B. Rice University is a “SPECIAL” place 1. Very selective 2. Quality of education 3. Will open doors for you some day 4. Don’t get discouraged - it happens to everybody C. Study Table 1. Team GPA D. Class attendance is a must! 1. Cutting class will cost you 2. Take care of business, communicate with the staff E. Stay in touch with professors. Takes a little P.R. 1. Do more than just sit in the back of class F. Get early help - not at the end of the semester 1. Use tutors & tutorial help. G. Do not drop a course without talking with the academic coordinator and head basketball coach. H. Plagiarism or cheating in a course 1. Can’t bail you out - DON’T DO IT!! |
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