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It all comes down to details.
01 May 2009
The moment has come. Four massive teams. A world-beating battle. But this time, more than ever, it’s the little things that will make the difference.
Little things, like being that nano-second faster to the rim, gaining that one extra inch of air, earning the psychological edge by analysing your opponent’s offensive plays.
These are the details we’ve all been working on for weeks – preparing our players for every possible scenario; thoroughly outlining our opponent’s strengths and weaknesses.
It’s a tough time for the players. They want to perform in th ...
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NO PRESSURE
30 April 2009
This is it - the final chapter of the season, the Final Four. The pressure’s breathing down your neck - but you can’t let it take control. Any distractions will only damage your game.
I’ve been in this situation for the last seven years, so it’s easy for me to say. ...
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NBA, HERE WE COME.
29 April 2009
Recently we played a Euroleague game in Belgrade in front of 22,000 frantic fans. European basketball is getting big. And not just big – it’s getting better every year, with major talents rising in every team.
European players have become top athletes; they’re quicker, ju ...
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Superstar Material
31 March 2009
Last time I discussed the importance of a superstar in your formation. But how do we get a star on board if we can’t afford one? Easy – recognize his skills before anyone else does.
What exactly makes a superstar? First of all: talent. One way of identifying talent is to check t ...
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Formacion Equipo
05 March 2009
You want to win competitions? Better form solid team. Because these days, more than ever before, the shape of a team is the most important thing – even more important than the coaching. Here’s how you create a killer team.
Let’s start from scratch. When selecting players f ...
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‘No Complacency’ – the unstoppable Co ...
08 December 2008
Euroleague champions CSKA's head coach identifies the qualities a team needs to make it to the top – and stay there.
Everyone calls my team ‘unstoppable’. Everyone except me. More often than not I’m focusing on our weaknesses and mistakes rather than our strengths. T ...
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