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PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: From Facial Hair To Underwear: Routines, Rituals & Superstitions

December 7, 2018 By Sonya Elliott Leave a Comment

PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: From Facial Hair To Underwear: Routines, Rituals & Superstitions

I wore the same pair of underwear for all but one basketball game over my three years of middle school, and you guessed it, that one game when I didn’t wear them, we lost. And … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight, PLB Fridays Tagged With: athletes, basketball, Coaching, Inspiring, practice, rituals, routines, sports, superstitions

PeaceLoveBasketball Friday & Monday’s Pen to Paper: Writing Wisdom

October 5, 2018 By Sonya Elliott Leave a Comment

PeaceLoveBasketball Friday & Monday’s Pen to Paper: Writing Wisdom

When I was coaching I gave journals to all of my players and to the kids who came to our summer camps. I found that writing was a good way for them to set personal goals, learn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Basketball, Highlight, Inspiring, Life, Monday's Pen to Paper, PLB Fridays, sports, Writing Tagged With: basketball, Coaching, inspiration, introspection, journal, journaling, Writing

PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: Knowledge is Power – Share It

May 18, 2018 By Sonya Elliott Leave a Comment

PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: Knowledge is Power – Share It

I've read a lot of books about coaching basketball and over the years I have attended many coaches clinics and I love learning about the game and getting different perspectives. As … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Basketball, Highlight, PLB Fridays, sports Tagged With: basketball, Coaching, Defense, Inspiring, sports, Teamwork

Always Be Prepared

April 20, 2018 By Sonya Elliott Leave a Comment

Always Be Prepared

As a coach it’s important to be prepared. To be prepared for upcoming games, for your upcoming season and especially for your practices. Yet at the same time, you need to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Basketball, Highlight, PLB Fridays Tagged With: basketball, Coaching, sports

PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: Which Defense is the Best?

February 2, 2018 By Sonya Elliott Leave a Comment

PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: Which Defense is the Best?

Defense is my favorite part of the game and man-to-man is my favorite defense. It’s my favorite to play, my favorite to teach during practice, and my favorite to use when I’m … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight, PLB Fridays Tagged With: basketball, Coaching, Defense, Man-to-Man, sports, Teamwork, Zone

PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: Life Rules

September 29, 2017 By Sonya Elliott Leave a Comment

PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: Life Rules

A friend asked me to help coach a 6th grade boys basketball team this fall. A couple of years ago I stepped down as Varsity Head Coach of the West Seattle High School girl's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Basketball, Highlight, Inspiring, Life, PLB Fridays, sports Tagged With: basketball, Coaching, Hustle, Inspiring, Life, sports

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