Over the years as a player & now as a player development coach I have seen how confidence is built. Each player is different because of different factors (talent, coaching, roster opportunity, work ethic, etc)... Here are some major keys to growing in confidence as a player: *Work ethic & Routines- Having a strong work ethic & consistent training routines is a powerful tool to ride through the highs/lows of the season. Your routines will change depending on your work load (practice/games). Sticking to consistent work habits keeps a player from relaxing when things are going well & from quitting when things are going bad. The work is the work, it has a way of balancing all things out in the end. Confidence comes from the trust in your EXTRA WORK. **Watching Film- The old saying is 'film don't lie.' But even for younger players to watch themselves play it helps to actually see yourself in game. You know what you were thinking, you can see your effort level & its honestly accountability. Film doesn't lie, you can improve by watching film if you approach it as a student trying to learn. You'll gain confidence knowing the areas to address. ***Adjust your shooting/dribbling routine for the system & looks you're getting. When you're in season you start getting a defined role & understand what is expected of you. So you will begin to see exactly what type of shots you're getting, what type of situations you're in, what type of defenses you are going against. This will help you create a new in season routine to improve at those specific things. You'll gain more confidence when you feel more prepared. ****Mind & Spirit- Basketball is very spiritual. I'm a follower of Jesus, so for me one of my daily & game day routines was getting alone. Reading 1-2 chapters in the Bible & praying. I made a post about this recently in this community. I would write down 1 verse on a slip of paper & put that in my sock before each game. I would memorize it & it had a real calming effect on how I played & processed pressure situations. Its so important to calm your mind & spirit throughout the season, finding that quiet space is so important.

How to get better at reading the floor, knowing the right pass to give, right time to attack the rim reading ball screens and also handle game pressure. Most importantly playmaking

I started asking my students about their 'stories of strength' and it seems this is working to boost their confidence. After training and games, I also asked them about areas that they need to work on... and true enough, they practice on areas that they need to work on!

Self-confidence and self-esteem are an important part of a child's healthy growth and success. Basketball provides an ideal platform for developing self-confidence and self-esteem. By challenging themselves, overcoming difficulties, and working with the surrounding teams, children can build confidence and self-esteem on the basketball court. Here you can explore the relationship between basketball and self-confidence. Confidence and self-esteem Growing up, they face a variety of pressures and challenges, including academic, social and physical development. These pressures can have a negative impact on their self-confidence and self-esteem. However, basketball provides a positive environment for children to build self-confidence and self-esteem through challenges and achievements.

Confidence for a basketball player is crucial when it comes to performance. From players to parents and even coaches, there is sometimes a misconception of where confidence is derived. One common thought is that a players confidence comes from an outward source. Usually that outsource is from their coach, teammates or parents. While it’s more than understandable as to why this thought process has become a norm, we want to challenge that mindset and provide a different perspective that gives the athlete more control. The impact that preparation has on confidence is immeasurable. As with anything, when you put a lot of time into a craft, confidence is inevitable. I got this from the internet- I thought it was a good share: https://dvlpbasketball.com/blog/2019/7/2/how-to-raise-your-confidence