Dothan Hoops

ehensive strategies intended to foster self-assessment, critique, identification of desired achievement for new level of play, awareness of criteria needed to reach new level, and follow-through efforts required to reach the new standard of the game (including plans for overcoming adversities and setbacks). The effort for improvement will be enhanced by fundamental skills training for shooting, ball control, passing, defense, post play, guard play, court awareness and strategic understanding at the advanced, intermediate and beginning levels for teams and individuals. Future fundamental skills training will be improved by video analysis, evaluation, and feedback to maximize awareness of actions. A sports psychology component included in development, encompasses mental training and character development. The mental training component involves visualization and self-awareness for muscle tension, breathing patterns and physical strengths and weaknesses. Character development is based on a philosophy that includes 10 core values: Loyalty, Honesty, Dependability, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Respect for Authority, Accountability for Actions, Handling Criticism, Dealing with Adversity and Self-Correction. Dothan Hoops believes that every athlete is worthy of the opportunity to develop their skills as far as desire, talent and effort can take them. Using an individualized approach to player development, athletes will be afforded the training and preparation needed to excel in athletics at the middle school, junior varsity, varsity, and college levels. Implementation of sports psychology principles using built-in character development components will help students better prepare for the challenges that accompany future growth in personal and professional life.