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The Championship Blueprint: "The Grind Formula"
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"The Grind Formula" Here is a section from Coach Gene Durden from my new ebook called "The Championship Blueprint" The Grind Formula Durden’s teams aren’t flashy; they’re fundamentally relentless. Practices are meticulously organized, up-tempo, and efficient. “You play the way you practice,” he insists. “Tempo matters. Expectations matter. No walking, constant communication — that’s our standard.” He describes his approach as “the grind formula”: ● Relentless Development — Daily work on fundamentals; players constantly refine footwork, shooting, and spacing. ● Uncompromising Standards — Clear expectations for behavior, effort, and accountability. ● Consistency of Intensity — Coaches model the energy they demand from players. ● Program Evaluation — Each year, the staff honestly reviews what’s working and isn’t afraid to adapt. Durden warns against complacency: “Success can make you stale. You have to evaluate honestly. Some years we’ve shifted from being purely defensive juggernauts to becoming more offensive-minded. You can’t cling to old formulas if they stop working.” "Teaching More Than X's and O's" Teaching More Than X’s and O’s Durden is a technician — especially with shooting. He spends countless hours helping players analyze their form: footwork, release point, balance, and straightness. But even here, the goal isn’t just mechanics; it’s empowerment. “I want players to understand their own shot — to self-correct based on how they miss,” he says. “That kind of ownership makes them better shooters and better learners.” Just as important is life balance. Durden admits that early in his career he poured everything into winning, sometimes at the expense of family. Losing a child shifted his perspective forever. “If you make a decision based on family, you’ll never be wrong,” he tells young coaches. “They can replace you at your school. They can’t replace you at home.”
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