Who We Are: WE ARE RELENTLESS
Vision: We envision a culture in which our student athletes commit to pursuing excellence and leaving a legacy in their community, schools, and team. A culture in which players strive to reach their full potential by being champions on and off the court.
Mission: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence through HARD WORK and CHARACTER. Every Single Day!
Mission: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence through HARD WORK and CHARACTER. Every Single Day!
Motto: Be Relentless
Raider Core Values
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High School Program Philosophy: "Hard Work Beats Talent..."
1) Player Development (Achieve Maximum Potential)
+Create players that STRIVE to COMPETE and WORK RELENTLESSLY
+Teach athletic, technical, and tactical skills through proper progressions
+Create players who are good teammates and leaders and display strong character and a positive attitude
+Motivate players to reach their potential in basketball, academics, and life!
+ 3 DON'Ts: Don't WHINE, Don't COMPLAIN, Don't MAKE EXCUSES
2) Defense (Wins Championships) "We Stop the Ball Together"
+4 THINGS: PRESSURE, ROTATION, SPRINT MENTALITY, FEARLESS
+Pressure the Basketball FULL COURT
+Keep the ball out of the PAINT (NO MIDDLE)
+Contest every shot
+Rebound (1 shot)
+Communicate
3) Offense (Attack & Be Unselfish)
+Create an UP TEMPO basketball game
+Efficient and Effective Half-Court Offense
+Put relentless pressure on the defense by attacking the rim through the dribble drive, cuts, and screens
+Create fundamentally sound and high IQ basketball players who can make good decisions at fast speeds
1) Player Development (Achieve Maximum Potential)
+Create players that STRIVE to COMPETE and WORK RELENTLESSLY
+Teach athletic, technical, and tactical skills through proper progressions
+Create players who are good teammates and leaders and display strong character and a positive attitude
+Motivate players to reach their potential in basketball, academics, and life!
+ 3 DON'Ts: Don't WHINE, Don't COMPLAIN, Don't MAKE EXCUSES
2) Defense (Wins Championships) "We Stop the Ball Together"
+4 THINGS: PRESSURE, ROTATION, SPRINT MENTALITY, FEARLESS
+Pressure the Basketball FULL COURT
+Keep the ball out of the PAINT (NO MIDDLE)
+Contest every shot
+Rebound (1 shot)
+Communicate
3) Offense (Attack & Be Unselfish)
+Create an UP TEMPO basketball game
+Efficient and Effective Half-Court Offense
+Put relentless pressure on the defense by attacking the rim through the dribble drive, cuts, and screens
+Create fundamentally sound and high IQ basketball players who can make good decisions at fast speeds
Raider Non-negotiables:
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*Failure to abide by our non-negotiables will result in 2 things:
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The Raider Way:
- BUY IN: Listen, Believe In, and Commit to what the team is doing! (Hard work beats talent...Defense wins championships)
- Respect your family, school, basketball program, team, opponents, and the game! You are a part of something bigger than yourself. (Leave a legacy)
- Give 110% effort and try your best in all that you do! (GIYBALWI: Give it your best and live with it)
- Display true mental (Raider) toughness on and off the basketball court.
- Tell the truth and make no excuses regardless of the circumstances.
- Care for your teammates, take responsibility for their well-being and treat them as family.
- Learn as much as you can. Be a lifelong learner.
- Know your role, embrace your role, and be a STAR in your role.
- ATTACK in everything that you do & FINISH everything that you begin!
- Take care of your body along with staying dedicated to the gym and weight room.
Raider Toughness:
We want our basketball players to be "tough." What is tough though? We believe the following definition by the authors of Train 2 B Clutch is how we would best define toughness.
We want our basketball players to be "tough." What is tough though? We believe the following definition by the authors of Train 2 B Clutch is how we would best define toughness.
- Have a GREAT Attitude
- Give your VERY VERY Best
- Treat people REALLY REALLY Well
- Have Unconditional Gratitude
- REGARDLESS of your circumstances
8 Suggestions for Success:
- Fear no opponent. Respect every opponent.
- Remember, it's the perfection of the smallest details that makes big things happen.
- Keep in mind that hustle makes up for many a mistake.
- Be more interested in character than in reputation.
- Be quick, but don't hurry.
- Understand that the harder you work, the more luck you will have.
- Know that valid self-analysis is critical for improvement.
- Remember that there is no substitute for hard work and careful planning. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.