Basketball To Business

What's up, basketball trainers?In today's episode, I discussed two intriguing topics: the similarities between pickup basketball and running a basketball training business, and a thought experiment about the replaceability of coaches versus trainers. Reflecting on my early morning pickup game, where we lost by two points, I realized how both scenarios involve performing without an audience, emphasizing personal standards over external validation. This mirrors our backend work in training, where we strive to over-deliver despite fatigue or life's challenges. Competing in pickup games is akin to our business approach—focusing on personal goals rather than competing against others, ensuring we provide high-quality training regardless of external pressures. I also delved into the debate of whether it's easier to replace a coach or a trainer. While coaches might seem easier to replace due to their higher teachability and the less rigorous demands of running practices, trainers offer a more speciali