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When it comes to basketball, first I was a fan, then a dreamer, now a player, and soon to be a coach. Throughout this process, I have gained an abundance of knowledge about this game that I love most. A combination of how I was raised, my personality, and my skill on the court have molded and favored a way that I prefer to watch this sport be played. One coach I connect to the most is Tom Izzo. I love how he orchestrates his offense, and the high expectations he has of his players.
Tom Izzo has coached the Michigan State Spartans for the past 18 years. His vast accomplishments include winning one national championship (2000), reaching six final four appearances, and collecting seven Big Ten titles. Even though Izzo has been named the nation’s best coach eight times, he doesn’t shed away from his, what I call, “grit to glory.” What do I mean by that? He created a rebounding drill called “war” where his players wear football helmets and pads. His motto, “players play – tough players win," emphasizes the importance of toughness in his program. I admire this most of all his teachings. First, preaching toughness allows him to receive the most out of his players. Creating a sense of purpose to lay everything on the line allows absolute accountability from every player. Next, it reminds me of my father. He has always asked and preached for me to do right and give everything I had. It taught me how to carry myself on and off the court, which is exactly what I see every time I watch Spartan basketball. Last, it’s proven to work. Michigan State is a powerhouse in College Basketball.
Tom Izzo teams are most known for strong guard play, tough defense, and rebounding. Most of his sets are ran out of a two guard system. This allows both guards to share roles in ball control and scoring, creating more of a flexibility in the backcourt. Most offenses highlight on one guard scoring and one guard controlling the offense. With his two guard style, I believe
When it comes to basketball, first I was a fan, then a dreamer, now a player, and soon to be a coach. Throughout this process, I have gained an abundance of knowledge about this game that I love most. A combination of how I was raised, my personality, and my skill on the court have molded and favored a way that I prefer to watch this sport be played. One coach I connect to the most is Tom Izzo. I love how he orchestrates his offense, and the high expectations he has of his players.
Tom Izzo has coached the Michigan State Spartans for the past 18 years. His vast accomplishments include winning one national championship (2000), reaching six final four appearances, and collecting seven Big Ten titles. Even though Izzo has been named the nation’s best coach eight times, he doesn’t shed away from his, what I call, “grit to glory.” What do I mean by that? He created a rebounding drill called “war” where his players wear football helmets and pads. His motto, “players play – tough players win," emphasizes the importance of toughness in his program. I admire this most of all his teachings. First, preaching toughness allows him to receive the most out of his players. Creating a sense of purpose to lay everything on the line allows absolute accountability from every player. Next, it reminds me of my father. He has always asked and preached for me to do right and give everything I had. It taught me how to carry myself on and off the court, which is exactly what I see every time I watch Spartan basketball. Last, it’s proven to work. Michigan State is a powerhouse in College Basketball.
Tom Izzo teams are most known for strong guard play, tough defense, and rebounding. Most of his sets are ran out of a two guard system. This allows both guards to share roles in ball control and scoring, creating more of a flexibility in the backcourt. Most offenses highlight on one guard scoring and one guard controlling the offense. With his two guard style, I believe