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BBall Playbook
The Mental Side of Coaching Basketball
Handling Pressure & Game Management
Communication & Presence
Dealing With Mistakes
Confidence & Identity
Managing Emotions & People
⁠Long-Term Mindset & Growth
The Basketball Playbook
Basketball Offense
Basketball Defense
Basketball Rules
Basketball Drills
Basketball Skills and Technique
Basketball Practice Plans
Login Account
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Handling Pressure & Game Management
Communication & Presence
Dealing With Mistakes
Confidence & Identity
Managing Emotions & People
⁠Long-Term Mindset & Growth
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Basketball Defense
Basketball Rules
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  • Building Trust with Assistants
  • Calling Plays With Confidence
  • Choosing Encouragement Over Criticism
  • Clear and Concise Language Under Stress
  • Managing Overtime Nerves
  • Positive Body Language on the Sideline
  • Staying Calm in Huddles
  • Substitutions Without Hesitation
  • Talking to Refs Without Losing Focus
  • Timeout Strategy Under Stress
Communication & Presence Rhea Mhae Villena 10/15/25 Communication & Presence Rhea Mhae Villena 10/15/25

Control the Optics

Coaching is always on display. Every movement communicates control, or the loss of it. Stillness and composed energy earn more authority than noise ever could.

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Emotional Mirrors

Players don’t just listen to their coach, they reflect them. The posture, tone, and breathing you bring to the sideline often become the emotional rhythm your team plays with.

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Confidence Is Contagious

True leadership doesn’t shout over the noise, it steadies it. The calm you carry on the sideline becomes the balance your players feel on the court.

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What Your Players See When You Don’t Speak

Every gesture tells a story. Players read your posture, your expression, and your response before they ever hear your voice. Leadership starts with what they see, not what they’re told.

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