Ep 2040 Does Every Player Know Their Role Before the First Game?

The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast · Oct 23, 2026 · 6m

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Confusion is the real problem. When players do not know their role, they invent one, and it rarely matches yours. Coach Collins explains why role clarity prevents most of the frustration that shows up in December.

The three part role meeting. Meet one on one with every player before the first game. Cover what they do great, what the team needs from them right now, and what they must improve to grow their role.

Write it down. Give each player a short written summary of the conversation. A written…