Ep 2777 Are Your Bench Players Just Going Through the Motions?

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast) · Nov 22, 2025 · 15m

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The unengaged player is often a symptom of a simple problem: they feel they have no value. This feeling is almost always tied to a perceived lack of playing time or a poorly defined role. When a player believes their only purpose is to be a practice dummy for the starters, their effort will wane, their body language will sour, and their focus will drift. The first step to re-engaging them is to stop ignoring the problem and actively show them that their contribution is vital, even if it doesn't show up in the box score on game night.

Engagement is created by giving a…