Make The Coach Play You

Tyrese Maxey was an all-EVERYTHING guard in high school.  He came off the bench in his first college game for Kentucky to score 26 points and hit big shots for the Wildcats in their win.

Dick Vitale said during the game, “Make a coach play you.  Produce.  In practice, in limited minutes, every opportunity you get - PRODUCE.

I don’t know a single coach who doesn’t want a guy who produces.”

Maxey came in a PERFORMED, and he stayed on the court because of it.  He didn't pout on the bench.  He was up cheering for his teammates.  

When he got his chance, he PRODUCED.  This is a great lesson for all players:

- Stay ready so you don't have to get ready.
- Perform when your name is called.

- Players say "play me and I'll show you", coaches say "show me and I'll play you".

- Parents say "coach plays favorites" or "my kids the best," but that is another post for another day!