Let me share something personal with intention. I grew up with parents who loved me deeply. They worked hard. They sacrificed. They instilled morals, discipline, respect, and resilience. Those values are the reason I’ve succeeded in life. But here’s the honest part 👇 Because they had to work and because we didn’t have access to real basketball education, we weren’t fully aligned around my basketball journey. Not for lack of love. Not for lack of belief. But for lack of information and structure. 🏀 MY JOURNEY (NO REGRETS — JUST TRUTH) I played at three different colleges. I competed at a high level. I learned a lot. I don’t regret a single step. But as a grown man looking back with clarity I can say this: If my parents and I had been more aligned… If we understood development, recruiting, mindset, and timing… If the support at home matched the demands of the journey… I believe I could’ve gone further. Not because I lacked talent. But because alignment multiplies potential. 🔄 WHY THIS MATTERS FOR YOUR CHILD Many athletes don’t fail because of effort. They stall because: - Parents push without clarity - Athletes try without direction - Emotions replace strategy When parents and players aren’t aligned: - Confidence becomes fragile - Pressure increases - Progress slows When they are aligned: - Mistakes become lessons - Support feels steady - Growth feels intentional That’s where confident, productive players are built. 👨‍👩‍👧 THIS IS WHY THIS COMMUNITY EXISTS I don’t want your child to look back one day and say: “I did well… but I wonder how far I could’ve gone.” Not because of regret—but because of missed alignment. This community is about: - Educating parents - Empowering athletes - Creating shared language around growth - Breaking cycles, not blaming families Love isn’t the issue. Education + alignment is the upgrade. 🔑 THE REAL GROWTH MINDSET SHIFT Growth mindset isn’t just individual. It’s: - A parent who understands the process - An athlete who trusts development - A family moving in the same direction

Before scholarships… before exposure… before rankings…the mindset comes first. A growth mindset isn’t motivational fluff. It’s the difference between athletes who survive pressure and athletes who grow through it. 🔑 WHAT A GROWTH MINDSET ACTUALLY MEANS A growth mindset says: - Skills are developed, not inherited - Failure is feedback, not a verdict - Effort + structure = long-term success A fixed mindset says: - “My child just isn’t athletic enough” - “If they struggle, maybe basketball isn’t for them” - “We need more exposure now” One mindset builds confidence. The other builds anxiety. 🏀 HOW THIS SHOWS UP ON THE COURT Players with a growth mindset: - Respond to coaching instead of resisting it - Stay aggressive after mistakes - Improve faster with less emotional burnout Players without it: - Shut down after errors - Fear being benched - Play not to fail instead of playing to win College coaches notice this immediately. Talent opens doors. Mindset keeps them open. 👨‍👩‍👧 PARENTS: YOUR ROLE MATTERS MORE THAN YOU THINK Your words shape your child’s inner voice. Instead of saying: - “Why did you miss that?” - “You’ve got to play better” - “That coach doesn’t like you” Try this: - “What did you learn from that?” - “Where do you feel you improved?” - “What’s the next step we can work on?” This doesn’t lower standards. It raises resilience. 📈 THE LONG GAME The athletes who last: - Embrace development - Stay coachable - Trust the process when results are delayed The athletes who quit: - Tie confidence to stats - Panic during slow seasons - Chase shortcuts instead of growth Recruiting rewards patience + preparation. 🧠 THIS WEEK’S FAMILY CHALLENGE (10 MIN) Players: Write down one mistake from last week → what it taught you → what you’ll do differently. Parents: Ask one question this week focused on learning, not performance. That’s it. Small habits. Big impact. 💬 COMMENT BELOW 👇 Parents & players — answer honestly:

This category is the heartbeat of IV Greatness Academy. Every week, we post one Weekly Focus that includes: - What players are working on - What parents should reinforce - Skill, strength, and mindset emphasis - Homework links (all in one place) How to Win Each Week Players: - Review the Weekly Focus - Complete assignments with intent - Reflect briefly at the end of the week Parents: - Reinforce the weekly theme - Avoid over-coaching - Focus on effort and attitude If you only check one category each week, make it this one. Consistency here = confidence on the court.

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