Daily Dialogue — October 16, 2016

“There’s a tradition in tournament play- not talk about the next step until you’ve climbed the one in front of you. I’m sure going to the state finals is beyond your wildest dreams, so let’s just keep it right there. Forget about the crowds. The size of the school. Their fancy uniforms. And remember what got you here. Focus on the fundamentals we’ve gone over time and time again. And most important, don’t get caught up thinking about winning or losing this game. If you put your effort and concentration into playing to your potential, to be the best that you can be, I don’t care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game, in my book, we’re gonna be winners.”

— Hoosiers (1986), written by Angelo Pizzo

The Daily Dialogue theme for the week: Coaching.

Trivia: The actual game was played between the Milan Indians and the Muncie Central Bearcats. For the movie, the South Bend Central Bears were the opponent. The true championship took place in 1954, not 1952 as in the movie, and the score was Milan 32, Muncie Central 30.

Dialogue On Dialogue: The motivational speech. Something every coach needs to perfect.