Trying to get another person to do something is always a tall order. You cannot motivate another person from the outside... at least not for very long. All you can do is hope to lead that other person to locate their own On Switch and leave it ON.
Coaches can teach. They can run practices. They can talk. They can view tape. They can frame games. They can be your Dad when you need one or your Mom if you need a hug. They can try to push all the right buttons. But in the end it always comes down to what is going on INSIDE that other person.
No one at the Major College level should need to be motivated from the outside. That in itself is embarrassing. These young men have been given a precious opportunity to occupy a spot on a Major College Ball Team and showcase their talents on the big stage. That should enough to get one motivated all on their own. A hundred other guys would love to be in the spot these guys are in.
Whether College or Pro... you as a player have a responsibility to your Institution... to your Coaches... to your teammates... and ultimately, to YOURSELF. You write your legacy with each time down the floor... with each pass... with each shot... with each time you encourage one of your teammates.
The desire to win games and the desire to become a better player is all one should need to prosper. Anything less than that and there is something wrong that a Coach probably can’t fix.
