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In this episode of Coach Unplugged, host Steve Collins dives into a crucial topic for any coach: handling a losing season. Drawing from his extensive experience, including two losing seasons in his 37-year career, Steve shares valuable insights on maintaining team morale and resilience during challenging times.

Steve opens the episode with heartfelt shoutouts to the sponsors, Doctor Dish and TeachHoops.com, emphasizing their crucial role in supporting the basketball community. He highlights the exceptional customer service from Doctor Dish and encourages coaches to join the Teach Hoops community for continuous learning and improvement.

The main discussion centers around coping with a losing season. Steve reflects on a particularly challenging year, marked by injuries and adversities, where his team ended just below a .500 record. Despite the tough season, he felt a deep connection with his players, comparable to his state championship teams. He shares how the bonds formed through shared struggles can be as significant as those formed in winning seasons.

Steve and his guest, another experienced coach, discuss the importance of resilience and maintaining a positive outlook. They emphasize the significance of focusing on small victories within games, such as winning halves, rebounding battles, or reducing turnovers. By setting individual goals for players, like achieving a certain number of rebounds, coaches can help main

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Insights from Veteran Coaches on Maintaining Morale and Building Resilience

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