Well NCBL family, last week’s games had some surprises to say the least and some disappointments with teams performances. One of the things that stood out for me last week was how unprepared some teams were in their game planning. Talent is one thing but having everyone play on the same page is another. When I look at a team’s make up and personnel I look for intangibles that otherwise would be overlooked. Coaches play a big part in team’s success because they can identify which players play better together and keep the troops motivated. If you look at the dominant teams, what you realize is they have leaders on the court that understands game situations, coach’s instructions and get the other players in the right situation to succeed. At the end of the day, it is the players who determine the outcome of games. However, what I did not realize is that parity between players from other teams plays a big roll in how players play against each other. Players might not outwardly say anything but they play better against certain teams or players and, for whatever reason, disappears against others. I watched teams prepare for battle and folks if you think coming to games and fooling around during warm-ups are going to somehow win you games then think again. Good teams know how important it is to have everyone focused and ready for battle and unless your name is Lebron, Kobe, or Wade then it is important that every player stay focused on the tasks. It's the little things that make a difference between winning and losing. Last week I must admit I was wrong in some predictions but I felt that some teams did not come prepared as they should and the result was a loss. Now it is Week 11 games and there are some great matchups to look at. Let us see what Milo thinks for this week games, which would be intense to say the least.
Linden and White Plains are both good teams. White Plains is one of the top teams this year again but I know that Flatbush plays hard and they do not give up. The playoffs will tell the true story!!!!
Marvin
Well Milo the Bronx Hawks did it and are now 7 and 0. What your pick for the White Plains game. Either way the Bronx will be there.
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Well NCBL family, last week’s games had some surprises to say the least and some disappointments with teams performances. One of the things that stood out for me last week was how unprepared some teams were in their game planning. Talent is one thing but having everyone play on the same page is another. When I look at a team’s make up and personnel I look for intangibles that otherwise would be overlooked. Coaches play a big part in team’s success because they can identify which players play better together and keep the troops motivated. If you look at the dominant teams, what you realize is they have leaders on the court that understands game situations, coach’s instructions and get the other players in the right situation to succeed. At the end of the day, it is the players who determine the outcome of games. However, what I did not realize is that parity between players from other teams plays a big roll in how players play against each other. Players might not outwardly say anything but they play better against certain teams or players and, for whatever reason, disappears against others. I watched teams prepare for battle and folks if you think coming to games and fooling around during warm-ups are going to somehow win you games then think again. Good teams know how important it is to have everyone focused and ready for battle and unless your name is Lebron, Kobe, or Wade then it is important that every player stay focused on the tasks. It's the little things that make a difference between winning and losing. Last week I must admit I was wrong in some predictions but I felt that some teams did not come prepared as they should and the result was a loss. Now it is Week 11 games and there are some great matchups to look at. Let us see what Milo thinks for this week games, which would be intense to say the least.
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