Let’s stop being less than the sum of our parts
Let's connect as a Gestalt. Let's create something greater than the sum of our parts. Let's connect for more, not less.
When players are giving all their attention to flawlessly executing their part in a fixed sum of parts, any fragmentation leads to uncharacteristic mistakes, and the team’s performance becomes less than the sum of the parts.
Addressing this challenge isn’t about pushing players to execute their parts with greater precision. Rather, it involves nurturing connections to create something greater than the sum of the parts—a *Gestalt*. Players observe the big picture of what is going on around them, waiting for opportunities to step in and offer previously unseen alternatives as someone’s options begin to dwindle. Players know they have each other's backs as they navigate the unknown, instilling a belief that they can achieve anything together.
However, if players neglect to consistently practice this *Gestalt*, the ability of today's technology to measure parts of a performance will divert players' and coaches attention back to perfecting the execution of parts in a fixed sum of parts. They will lose their ability for Gestalt.
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Flow state training for All-Ability Younger Teenage Basketball players
Sun 15 Jun
|Bushey
The flow state describes how top performers elevate their focus and performance beyond perfectly executing their skills. It is commonly believed that only those with elite-level skills can access this state. However, we focus on training the flow state regardless of one's skill level.
Time & Location
15 Jun 2025, 18:00 – 19:00
Bushey, Aldenham Rd, Bushey WD23 2TD, UK
Guests
About the event
The flow state describes how top performers elevate their focus and performance beyond perfectly executing their skills. It is commonly believed that only those with elite-level skills can access this state. However, we focus on training the flow state regardless of one's skill level. This approach allows everyone to experience the focus and performance of the flow state, with skills they already have.
Thanks to Coach Mac for sharing this...
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